The Toronto Maple Leafs (23-16-7, 53 points, 5th in Atlantic Division) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (22-11-12, 56 points, 1st in Pacific Division) in an interconference clash. Toronto aims to rebound from a lopsided loss that snapped a 10-game point streak, while Vegas rides a five-game win streak, including a 3-2 OT victory over the Kings on Jan. 14. This matchup features Toronto’s high-powered offense against Vegas’ balanced attack and home dominance, with playoff implications for both squads.

Venue Location

T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV (Capacity: 17,500).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (Broadcast: ESPN, TSN4).

Injury Report

Both teams are managing multiple absences, with Vegas particularly thin in goaltending and defense, while Toronto deals with key defensive and forward injuries affecting depth.

Toronto Maple Leafs:

LW Nicholas Robertson (lower body): Day-to-day; expected back Jan. 15 or shortly after.

D Dakota Mermis (lower body): IR; conditioning assignment, expected back Jan. 25.

G Anthony Stolarz (upper body): IR; facing shots, expected back Jan. 17.

D Chris Tanev (groin): IR; significant time, mulling surgery, expected out until at least Jan. 31.

D Jake McCabe (lower body): Out; expected back around Jan. 15 (out a week from Jan. 5).

RW William Nylander (lower body): Recently returned (played Jan. 10, scored); probable.

Vegas Golden Knights:

C Brett Howden (lower body): Day-to-day; missed Jan. 14, expected back Jan. 17.

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LW Brandon Saad (undisclosed): Day-to-day; missed Jan. 14, expected back Jan. 17.

G Adin Hill (lower body): IR; nearing return, possible Jan. 15 (skated Jan. 14, traveled).

C William Karlsson (lower body): IR-LT; setback, out until March 10.

D Brayden McNabb (upper body): Out; expected back Jan. 19.

G Carter Hart (lower body): Out; week-to-week.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

This interconference tilt features dynamic forwards against stout defenses, with star power on display.

C Auston Matthews (TOR) vs. C Jack Eichel (VGK): Matthews (leading TOR with 22 goals, 37 points) is a sniper with elite shot volume (~4.3 SOG/G). Eichel (16 goals, 51 points, 3 assists in Jan. 14 win) drives VGK’s offense with playmaking (35 assists).

RW William Nylander (TOR) vs. RW Mark Stone (VGK): Nylander (recent return, goal in Jan. 10 win; ~40 points) brings speed and finishing. Stone (8 goals in 7-game streak, goal+assist in Jan. 14 OT win; 14 points in 9 games) extends his point streak with two-way play.

LW Mitch Marner (TOR) vs. D Shea Theodore (VGK): Marner (~40 points, goal in 700th game Jan. 10) excels in transition. Theodore (returned Jan. 10, goal; ~30 points) quarterbacks VGK’s power play with mobility.

G Dennis Hildeby (TOR) vs. G Akira Schmid (VGK): Hildeby (recent call-up, 25 saves in Jan. 13 loss) faces volume. Schmid (3 straight wins, 22 saves in Jan. 14 OT win; 14-4-5) anchors VGK amid Hill’s absence.

Recent Team Forms

Toronto Maple Leafs (7-1-2 in last 10 games, +10 goal differential):

The Leafs snapped a 10-game point streak (8-0-2) with a 1-6 loss to Utah on Jan. 13, averaging 3.8 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 2.8. Road form: 7-11-2.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	@ UTA	L 1-6
Jan 12	@ COL	W 4-3 (OT)
Jan 10	vs VAN	W 5-0
Jan 8	@ PHI	W 2-1 (OT)
Jan 6	vs FLA	W 4-1
Jan 3	@ NYI	L 3-4
Jan 1	vs WPG	W 6-5
Dec 31	vs PHI	W 139-136 (OT)
Dec 29	vs SA	W 106-105
Dec 27	@ MEM	L 104-125

Vegas Golden Knights (5-3-2 in last 10 games, +8 goal differential):

The Golden Knights are hot, on a 5-game win streak (including 3-2 OT vs LA on Jan. 14), averaging 3.7 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 2.9. Home form: 10-6-6.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 14	@ LAK	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 11	vs SJS	W 7-2
Jan 10	vs STL	W 4-2
Jan 8	vs CBJ	W 5-3
Jan 6	@ WPG	W 4-3
Jan 4	@ CHI	L 3-2
Jan 2	@ STL	L 4-3
Dec 31	vs NSH	L 3-4
Dec 29	vs ANA	L 2-3
Dec 27	vs EDM	W 6-3

Series History

Toronto holds an 8-5-1 all-time edge over Vegas in 14 meetings (57.1% win rate for TOR). In regular-season games, it’s 8-5-1 for Toronto. Vegas is 2-5 at home vs. Toronto. The Maple Leafs won the most recent 3-0 on Nov. 20, 2024. Recent matchups average 5.8 goals, trending over in 5 of last 8.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: VGK is 10-6-6 as home favorites; TOR is 7-11-2 as road underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): VGK covers 50% as favorites; TOR covers 45% as underdogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 5 of TOR’s last 10 (avg. 6.5 goals/game) and 5 of VGK’s last 10 (avg. 6.7).

Trends: TOR is 7-1-2 in last 10 but 1-4 on road lately; VGK is 5-3-2 in last 10, 5W streak. TOR is 1-1 vs VGK this season; over in 4 of last 5 head-to-head.

Game Odds

Toronto Maple Leafs                      6.5

Vegas Golden Knights                    – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The New York Islanders (25-16-5, 55 points, 2nd in Metropolitan Division) visit the Edmonton Oilers (23-16-8, 54 points, 1st in Pacific Division) in an interconference matchup with playoff positioning at stake. The Islanders aim to rebound from a recent loss amid injury concerns, while the Oilers look to build on a strong home record despite their own absences.

Venue Location

Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB (Capacity: 18,347).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (Broadcast: ESPN+, MSGSN, SN1, TVAS).

Injury Report

Injuries are hampering both teams, particularly in forward and goaltending depth, which may force adjustments to lines and special teams.

New York Islanders:

C Bo Horvat (lower body): Out at least a week; expected back around Jan. 21.

RW Kyle Palmieri (knee): On IR; expected out until at least Feb. 26.

LW Pierre Engvall (ankle): On LTIR; out indefinitely.

G Semyon Varlamov (knee/lower body): On IR; expected out until at least Feb. 26.

D Alexander Romanov (upper body): Out for the season; on IR.

C Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body): Day-to-day; recently returned but monitoring.

Edmonton Oilers:

C Adam Henrique (undisclosed): On LTIR; expected out until at least Feb. 25.

G Tristan Jarry (lower body): Recently activated from LTIR; available but monitoring.

D Jake Walman (lower body): Recently activated from LTIR; week-to-week but available.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

This contest pits offensive superstars against defensive challenges, with goaltending depth tested amid injuries.

C Mathew Barzal (NYI) vs. C Connor McDavid (EDM): Barzal (11G, 26A, 37P; 21:04 TOI/G) drives NYI’s transition with elite speed. McDavid (30G, 52A, 82P; 22:53 TOI/G) is EDM’s dominant force, on a 20-game point streak.

LW Anders Lee (NYI) vs. D Evan Bouchard (EDM): Lee (10G, 16A, 26P; net-front presence) excels on power plays. Bouchard (11G, 35A, 46P; 24:41 TOI/G) quarterbacks EDM’s blue line with offensive flair.

D Matthew Schaefer (NYI) vs. C Leon Draisaitl (EDM): Schaefer (13G, 17A, 30P; 23:56 TOI/G) is a dynamic rookie D for NYI. Draisaitl (25G, 42A, 67P; 56.6% FO) dominates faceoffs and scoring for EDM.

G Ilya Sorokin (NYI) vs. G Connor Ingram (EDM): Sorokin (solid starter, recent games) faces ~30 SA/G. Ingram (recent wins post-recall) anchors EDM amid Jarry’s return.

Recent Team Forms

New York Islanders (6-3-1 in last 10 games, +5 goal differential):

The Islanders have won four of their last five but dropped their latest; averaging 3.4 goals/game in last 10. Road form: 11-8-3.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	@ WPG	L 4-5
Jan 10	@ MIN	W 4-3 (OT)
Jan 8	@ NSH	L 1-2 (SO)
Jan 6	vs NJD	W 9-0
Jan 3	vs TOR	W 4-3
Jan 1	vs UTA	L 2-7
Dec 30	@ CHI	W 3-2 (SO)
Dec 28	@ CBJ	L 2-4
Dec 27	vs NYR	W 2-0
Dec 23	vs NJD	W 2-1

Edmonton Oilers (5-3-2 in last 10 games, +4 goal differential):

The Oilers are consistent at home (11-5-4), averaging 3.7 goals/game in last 10. They split recent back-to-backs.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	@ NSH	L 3-4 (OT)
Jan 12	@ CHI	W 4-1
Jan 10	vs LAK	L 3-4 (SO)
Jan 8	@ WPG	W 4-3
Jan 6	vs NSH	W 6-2
Jan 3	vs PHI	L 2-5
Jan 1	vs BOS	L 2-6
Dec 31	@ WPG	W 3-1
Dec 30	@ CGY	L 2-3
Dec 28	vs CGY	W 5-1

Series History

The Oilers hold a 35-32-21-9 all-time edge over the Islanders (including playoffs), with a 32-29-21-9 regular-season record. NYI is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings. The Islanders won the most recent 4-2 on Oct. 16, 2025. At Rogers Place, EDM is 16-13-5-2 vs. NYI. Recent games average 5.8 goals, with 6 of last 10 over 5.5.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: EDM is 21-18 as favorites; NYI is 8-10 as road underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): EDM covers 55% as favorites; NYI covers 50% as underdogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 6 of EDM’s last 10 (avg. 6.1 goals/game) and 5 of NYI’s last 10 (avg. 5.9). Head-to-head leans over (6 of last 10 over 6).

Trends: Islanders are 6-3-1 in last 10 but 2-4 vs. EDM lately. Oilers are 5-3-2 in last 10, 4-1 at home vs. sub-.500 road teams.

Game Odds

New York Islanders         6.5

Edmonton Oilers              – 162

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Dallas Stars (27-11-9, 63 points, 1st in Central Division) take on the Utah Mammoth (23-20-4, 50 points, 5th in Central Division) in a Central Division clash. Dallas enters as one of the league’s top teams, boasting a balanced attack and strong goaltending, while Utah looks to climb the standings with home-ice advantage and opportunistic scoring. This matchup could have playoff seeding implications as the season nears the Olympic break.

Venue Location

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT (Capacity: 18,300).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 PM MST (Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports Southwest, KUTV).

Injury Report

Injuries are affecting both teams’ blue lines and forward depth, potentially leading to more ice time for call-ups and impacting defensive stability.

Dallas Stars:

LW Jamie Benn (lower body): Day-to-day; missed recent practice but expected to be a game-time decision.

D Nils Lundkvist (upper body): Out 2-4 weeks; placed on IR Jan. 10.

C Wyatt Johnston (illness): Day-to-day; returned to practice and likely to play.

D Chris Tanev (lower body): Out indefinitely; on LTIR since Dec. 20.

Utah Mammoth:

C Clayton Keller (upper body): Day-to-day; missed last game but skating individually.

D Sean Durzi (shoulder): Out 4-6 weeks; surgery in December, expected back late February.

LW Lawson Crouse (lower body): Out until at least Jan. 20; on IR.

D John Marino (upper body): Day-to-day; game-time decision.

Key Player Matchups to Watch

This game highlights offensive firepower against defensive resilience, with star forwards testing goaltenders.

LW Jason Robertson (DAL) vs. D Mikhail Sergachev (UTA): Robertson (25G, 30A, 55P; elite playmaker) leads DAL’s attack with 3.2 SOG/G. Sergachev (high TOI, blocks) anchors UTA’s defense and could disrupt rushes.

C Roope Hintz (DAL) vs. C Barrett Hayton (UTA): Hintz (20G, 28A, 48P; 55% faceoffs) drives DAL’s speed game. Hayton (15G, 25A, 40P) provides UTA with two-way play and penalty-kill strength.

D Miro Heiskanen (DAL) vs. RW Nick Schmaltz (UTA): Heiskanen (10G, 35A, 45P; 25:00 TOI/G) quarterbacks DAL’s power play. Schmaltz (18G, 22A, 40P) uses speed to exploit gaps.

G Jake Oettinger (DAL) vs. G Karel Vejmelka (UTA): Oettinger (.915 SV%, 2.45 GAA) is DAL’s backbone. Vejmelka (.905 SV%) benefits from home support but faces DAL’s shot volume.

Recent Team Forms

Dallas Stars (7-2-1 in last 10 games, +15 goal differential):

The Stars are surging, winning five straight with 4.0 goals/game in their last 10. Road form: 13-6-4.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	vs. ANA	W 4-2
Jan 11	@ SJS	W 7-2
Jan 10	@ SJS	L 4-5
Jan 7	@ WSH	W 4-1
Jan 5	@ MIN	L 2-3
Jan 4	vs. MTL	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 3	vs. ANA	W 5-3
Jan 1	vs. COL	W 4-3
Dec 30	@ NSH	W 5-2
Dec 28	vs. CHI	W 4-3

Utah Mammoth (5-4-1 in last 10 games, +3 goal differential):

Utah has been competitive at home (12-9-2), averaging 3.3 goals/game in their last 10. They won their last game 3-2 OT vs. Columbus on Jan. 11.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 11	vs. CBJ	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 10	vs. TBL	L 2-3
Jan 8	vs. CBJ	W 4-3
Jan 6	@ ANA	L 2-4
Jan 4	vs. STL	W 5-3
Jan 3	vs. SEA	L 3-4 (SO)
Jan 1	@ COL	W 3-2
Dec 30	vs. NSH	W 4-3
Dec 28	@ LAK	L 1-3
Dec 27	vs. VGK	W 4-2

Series History

As a newer franchise (Utah entered in 2024), the series is limited to 6 games, with Dallas holding a 4-2-0 edge. The Stars won the most recent 4-2 on Nov. 25, 2025. At Delta Center, Utah is 1-2 vs. DAL. Games average 5.5 goals, with 4 of 6 under 6.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: DAL is 15-5 as road favorites; UTA is 8-9 as home underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): DAL covers 60% as favorites; UTA covers 55% as dogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 6 of DAL’s last 10 (avg. 6.2 goals/game) and 5 of UTA’s last 10 (avg. 5.8). Head-to-head leans under. Trends: Stars are 7-2-1 in last 10; Mammoth are 5-4-1 but 3-2 at home lately.

Game Odds

Dallas Stars                         5.5

Utah Mammoth               – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Calgary Flames (19-23-4, 42 points, 7th in Pacific Division) face the Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7, 45 points, 6th in Central Division) in a Western Conference interdivisional matchup. Both teams are hovering near the bottom of their divisions and looking to build momentum before the Olympic break, with Chicago holding a slight edge in points despite recent inconsistencies. The Flames are wrapping up a tough road trip, while the Blackhawks aim to rebound from a shutout loss.

Venue Location

United Center, Chicago, IL (Capacity: 19,717).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (Broadcast: ESPN+, CHSN).

Injury Report

Both teams are managing multiple absences, particularly on the forward lines and defense, which could lead to increased roles for depth players and affect special teams.

Calgary Flames:

LW Blake Coleman (upper body): Placed on IR on Jan. 13; expected return Jan. 17.

D Zayne Parekh (upper body): Day-to-day; out since Jan. 8.

C John Beecher (upper body): IR; out since Jan. 3.

D Jake Bean (undisclosed/surgery): Out indefinitely; since Dec. 6.

LW Samuel Honzek (upper body/surgery): Out six months; since early season.

C Martin Pospisil (undisclosed): LTIR; on conditioning loan.

Chicago Blackhawks:

LW Teuvo Teravainen (upper body): Out; will not play Jan. 15, update after.

C Frank Nazar (upper body): IR; expected out until Feb. 26.

D Shea Weber (ankle): Out for the season; LTIR.

D Ryan Ellis (back): IR.

C Connor Bedard (illness): Recently returned; expected to play.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

This game features young talent against veteran presence, with goaltending potentially decisive given defensive injuries.

C Nazem Kadri (CGY) vs. C Connor Bedard (CHI): Kadri (leading CGY with ~35 points, strong faceoffs) brings experience and playmaking. Bedard (CHI’s top scorer with 18G, 40P, elite shot) is a dynamic rookie threat in transition.

LW Jonathan Huberdeau (CGY) vs. D Seth Jones (CHI): Huberdeau (15G, 25A) seeks consistency with his creativity. Jones (high TOI, blocks) anchors CHI’s blue line and could limit rush chances.

D MacKenzie Weegar (CGY) vs. LW Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI): Weegar (physical, 20+ points) excels in shutdown roles. Bertuzzi (multi-point games, gritty finisher) could test gaps with forechecking.

G Dustin Wolf (CGY) vs. G Petr Mrazek (CHI): Wolf (.899 SV%, recent struggles) faces ~30 shots/game. Mrazek (solid home, better support) benefits from CHI’s structure.

Recent Team Forms

Calgary Flames (3-6-1 in last 10 games, -13 goal differential):

The Flames have struggled on the road (7-15-2 away), averaging 2.4 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 3.7. They’re on a five-game losing streak after a 5-3 loss to Columbus on Jan. 13.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	@ CBJ	L 3-5
Jan 10	@ PIT	W 2-1
Jan 8	@ BOS	L 1-4
Jan 7	@ MTL	L 1-4
Jan 5	vs SEA	L 1-5
Jan 3	vs NSH	L 3-4
Dec 31	@ PHI	W 4-3
Dec 30	vs BOS	W 5-1
Dec 28	vs EDM	L 1-3
Dec 27	@ EDM	W 3-2

Chicago Blackhawks (6-3-1 in last 10 games, +2 goal differential):

The Blackhawks have been solid at home (10-10-4), averaging 3.2 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 3.0. They snapped a two-game skid with a 3-0 shutout over Nashville on Jan. 10 but lost 4-1 to Edmonton on Jan. 12.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 12	vs EDM	L 1-4
Jan 10	@ NSH	W 3-0
Jan 9	vs NYI	L 2-5
Jan 7	vs STL	W 7-3
Jan 4	vs VGK	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 3	@ WSH	W 3-2 (SO)
Jan 1	vs DAL	W 4-3
Dec 31	vs PIT	L 3-7
Dec 30	vs NYI	L 2-3
Dec 28	@ DAL	W 4-3

Series History

The Flames and Blackhawks have played 208 regular-season games, with Chicago holding a 93-93-22 edge (including ties). In the last 10 meetings, Calgary is 4-6-0. The Blackhawks won the most recent matchup 5-2 on Nov. 18, 2025. At United Center, CHI is 50-43-11 vs. CGY. Recent games average 5.8 goals, with 5 of the last 10 under 6.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: CHI is 10-10 as home favorites; CGY is 5-12 as road underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): CHI covers 50% as favorites; CGY covers 45% as underdogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 5 of CHI’s last 10 (avg. 6.0 goals/game) and 6 of CGY’s last 10 (avg. 6.3). Head-to-head leans under (6 of last 10 under 6). Trends: Flames are 3-6-1 in last 10, 1-4 on road lately. Blackhawks are 6-3-1 in last 10, 4-1 at home vs. sub-.500 teams.

Game Odds

Calgary Flames                 5.5

Chicago Blackhawks       – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Winnipeg Jets (18-22-5, 41 points, 8th in Central Division) face the Minnesota Wild (26-12-9, 61 points, 3rd in Central Division) in a Central Division showdown. The Jets are riding a three-game win streak but remain at the bottom of the division, while the Wild aim to rebound from back-to-back losses and maintain their strong home form ahead of the Olympic break.

Venue Location

Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center), Saint Paul, MN (Capacity: 18,064).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (Broadcast: ESPN+, FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, TSN3).

Injury Report

Both teams are dealing with key defensive injuries, which could lead to increased ice time for younger players and impact special teams.

Winnipeg Jets:

D Neal Pionk (undisclosed/lower body): Week-to-week, on IR; reaggravated injury recently.

D Colin Miller (lower body): Week-to-week, on IR; injured Jan. 11.

D Haydn Fleury (upper body/bruised back/broken nose): Week-to-week, on IR; injured Jan. 6 but released from hospital.

C Morgan Barron (upper body): Day-to-day; practiced in regular jersey, could return.

Minnesota Wild:

C Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body/undisclosed): Day-to-day; missed recent games but not serious.

D Zach Bogosian (undisclosed): On IR; placed Jan. 10.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

This divisional battle features high-scoring forwards against vulnerable defenses, with goaltending likely key amid injuries.

C Mark Scheifele (WPG) vs. C Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN): Scheifele (22G, 32A, 54P; 1.2 PPG) leads WPG in scoring and thrives on power plays (6 PPG). Eriksson Ek (11G, 21A, 32P; strong defensively, 58.7% faceoffs) could neutralize him if healthy, focusing on shutdown play.

LW Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. LW Kirill Kaprizov (MIN): Connor (22G, 32A, 54P; 3.29 SOG/G) is a volume shooter with speed. Kaprizov (25G, 27A, 52P; 3.53 SOG/G) leads MIN offensively and could exploit WPG’s thin blue line.

C Gabriel Vilardi (WPG) vs. LW Matt Boldy (MIN): Vilardi (18G, 23A, 41P; efficient 19.4% SH%) adds secondary scoring for WPG. Boldy (27G, 23A, 50P; 17.6% SH%) is MIN’s top goal scorer and dangerous on the rush.

G Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. G Filip Gustavsson (MIN): Hellebuyck (solid .917 SV% career, but 3.13 GAA this season) faces ~29 SA/G. Gustavsson (strong home, better support) could have edge with MIN’s defense.

Recent Team Forms

Winnipeg Jets (3-5-2 in last 10 games, -3 goal differential):

The Jets snapped an 11-game skid with three straight wins, averaging 4.7 goals/game in those victories but allowing 3.8 overall in the last 10. Road form: 7-13-2.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 13	vs. NYI	W 5-4
Jan 11	vs. NJD	W 4-3
Jan 9	vs. LAK	W 5-1
Jan 8	vs. EDM	L 3-4
Jan 6	vs. VGK	L 3-4 (OT)
Jan 3	@ OTT	L 2-4
Jan 1	@ TOR	L 5-6
Dec 31	@ DET	L 1-2
Dec 29	vs. EDM	L 1-3
Dec 27	vs. MIN	L 3-4

Minnesota Wild (5-3-2 in last 10 games, +5 goal differential):

The Wild have struggled lately (two straight losses) but average 3.1 goals/game in the last 10 while allowing 2.7. Home form: 13-5-6.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 12	vs. NJD	L 2-5
Jan 10	vs. NYI	L 3-4 (OT)
Jan 8	@ SEA	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 6	vs. LAK	L 2-3
Jan 5	vs. DAL	W 3-2
Jan 3	@ STL	W 4-1
Jan 1	@ CHI	L 2-3
Dec 30	vs. NSH	W 4-2
Dec 29	@ VGK	W 5-2
Dec 27	@ WPG	W 4-3

Series History

The Jets hold a 30-26-1-5 all-time edge over the Wild (53.2% win rate for WPG). In regular-season games, it’s 30-26-6 for WPG. Minnesota is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings, including a 4-3 win on Dec. 27, 2025. At Grand Casino Arena, MIN is 15-15-3-1 vs. WPG. Recent games average 5.8 goals, with 6 of the last 10 under 6.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: MIN is 13-6 as home favorites; WPG is 4-9 as road underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): MIN covers 55% as favorites; WPG covers 50% as underdogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 5 of MIN’s last 10 (avg. 5.8 goals/game) and 6 of WPG’s last 10 (avg. 6.3). Head-to-head leans under (6 of last 10 under 6). Trends: Jets are 3-0 in last 3 but 1-4 in last 5 vs. MIN. Wild are 5-3-2 in last 10 but 3-2 at home lately.

Game Odds

Winnipeg Jets                   5.5

Minnesota Wild               – 155

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Seattle Kraken (21-15-9, 51 points, 4th in Pacific Division) face the Boston Bruins (26-19-2, 54 points, 4th in Atlantic Division) in an interconference matchup. Seattle enters on a mixed streak but with strong recent offense, while Boston looks to rebound from a rough patch amid injuries. This game could have implications for wildcard positioning, with Boston’s experience clashing against Seattle’s speed and depth.

Venue Location

TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (Capacity: 17,850).

Puckdrop is scheduled for

7:00 PM EST (Broadcast: ESPN+, NESN, KHN, KING 5, KONG).

Injury Report

Both teams are dealing with significant absences, particularly on the blue line for Boston and in goaltending for Seattle, which may lead to increased roles for backups and affect special teams play.

Seattle Kraken:

D Brandon Montour (hand): Out; placed on IR December 22, sidelined 4 weeks.

G Matt Murray (lower body): Out; placed on IR November 17.

LW Max McCormick: Out (undisclosed); estimated return September 15 (long-term).

Boston Bruins:

D Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed): On IR; expected return February 1.

D Jordan Harris (ankle): On IR; no timetable.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

This game features compelling battles between offensive stars and defensive anchors, with key players potentially deciding the outcome amid injuries.

C Matty Beniers (SEA) vs. C Elias Lindholm (BOS): Beniers (leading SEA with 20 points, 0.57 PPG) is a two-way center with strong faceoff wins (51.2%). Lindholm (20 points, 55.3% FO) anchors BOS’s top line with defensive prowess and playmaking.

RW Jordan Eberle (SEA) vs. RW David Pastrnak (BOS): Eberle (16 goals, 29 points) is SEA’s top sniper with a hot streak (5 goals in last 10). Pastrnak (19 goals, 56 points) leads BOS in scoring with elite shot volume (~4.4 SOG/G).

D Vince Dunn (SEA) vs. D Charlie McAvoy (BOS): Dunn (27 points, 2.0 SOG/G) quarterbacks SEA’s power play. McAvoy (21 assists, 23:45 TOI/G) is BOS’s top defenseman with physicality and transition skills.

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G Joey Daccord (SEA) vs. G Jeremy Swayman (BOS): Daccord (solid backup, recent win with 20 saves) steps in if needed. Swayman (2-1-0 vs SEA, .910 SV%) anchors BOS with a strong home record.

Recent Team Forms

Seattle Kraken (5-4-1 in last 10 games, +5 goal differential):

The Kraken have been inconsistent but potent offensively, averaging 3.5 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 3.0. Road form: 11-8-3. They’re on a 1-2-2 streak after a 4-3 OT win vs Calgary on Jan. 5.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 6	vs BOS	W 7-4
Jan 5	vs CGY	W 5-1
Jan 3	@ VAN	L 3-4 (OT)
Jan 1	vs VAN	L 2-3
Dec 30	vs UTA	L 3-4
Dec 28	@ VAN	L 3-4
Dec 27	vs VAN	L 3-4 (SO)
Dec 23	vs VAN	W 5-4 (OT)
Dec 21	@ VAN	L 4-5 (OT)
Dec 19	vs CHI	W 6-2

Boston Bruins (6-3-1 in last 10 games, +7 goal differential):

The Bruins have been steady, averaging 3.5 goals/game in their last 10 while allowing 2.8. Home form: 16-8-1. They’re on a 4-game win streak after a 4-1 win vs New Jersey on Jan. 8.

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 8	vs NJD	W 4-1
Jan 6	@ SEA	L 4-7
Jan 3	vs PIT	L 1-4
Jan 1	vs PIT	L 3-4 (OT)
Dec 30	vs NSH	W 3-2
Dec 28	@ CGY	W 4-3 (OT)
Dec 27	vs CHI	W 4-3
Dec 23	vs TOR	L 3-6
Dec 21	vs MTL	W 4-3
Dec 19	@ PIT	W 5-4 (OT)

Series History

The Bruins hold a slight all-time edge in 14 meetings: 7-4-3 for Boston (57.1% win rate). In regular-season games, it’s 7-4-3 for BOS. Seattle is 4-3-1 overall vs Boston, but 2-1-1 at TD Garden (Bruins’ home? Wait, Kraken home is Climate Pledge). Recent head-to-head: Seattle won the last 7-4 on Jan. 6, 2026. Games average 6.4 goals, trending over in 6 of last 8.

Betting Trends

Moneyline: BOS is 16-8 as home favorites; SEA is 11-8 as road underdogs.

Puck Line (Spread): BOS covers 55% as favorites; SEA covers 60% as underdogs.

Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 6 of BOS’s last 10 (avg. 6.3 goals/game) and 5 of SEA’s last 10 (avg. 5.8). Head-to-head leans over (6 of last 8 over 5.5). Trends: Bruins are 6-3-1 in last 10 but 4W streak; Kraken 6-1-3 in last 10. BOS is 4-1 in last 5 vs SEA; SEA is 2-3 in last 5 road vs BOS.

Game Odds

Seattle Kraken                  5.5

Boston Bruins                    – 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026