The Columbus Blue Jackets (18-19-7) head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth (22-20-3) in an interconference matchup. The Blue Jackets, eighth in the Metropolitan Division with 43 points, are mired in a four-game losing streak and seeking to salvage their road trip. The Mammoth, fourth in the Central Division with 47 points, have won two straight and are looking to build on their home-ice advantage. This game could be decided by special teams, with Utah’s power play clicking lately while Columbus struggles defensively.

Venue

Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. MT).

Broadcast details include ESPN+ nationally, with regional coverage on Bally Sports Ohio (Blue Jackets) and Utah 16 (Mammoth).

Recent Team Forms

Columbus has been outscored 18-7 in their four-game skid, with goaltending issues prominent. Utah has stabilized, winning two in a row with strong offense.

Columbus Blue Jackets (Last 10 Games: 3-5-2)
The Blue Jackets are winless in four (0-3-1), allowing 3.8 goals per game in that span. Their offense has dried up, averaging 2.1 goals.

Key trend: Columbus is 1-4-1 in their last six road games, but 3-2-0 when scoring first in recent outings.

Utah Mammoth (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1)
Utah has alternated wins and losses but closed strong with back-to-back victories, outscoring opponents 7-3. Defense has improved, allowing 2.5 goals in wins.

Key trend: Utah is 4-1-0 in their last five home games, with Clayton Keller contributing points in six straight.

Injury Report

Columbus Blue Jackets

Isac Lundestrom (C): Out (lower body) – No timetable, impacting center depth.

Miles Wood (LW): IR (undisclosed) – Expected return around Jan. 17; reduces wing speed.

Mackenzie Blackwood (G): IR (undisclosed) – Expected return Jan. 16; backup goaltending thinned.

Mason Marchment (F): IR (undisclosed) – Recently placed, out indefinitely; hurts secondary scoring.
Columbus has game-time decisions due to nagging issues, with four key players sidelined.

Utah Mammoth

Dylan Guenther (RW): Out indefinitely (lower body) – Sustained in recent game; major blow to offense.

Zayne Parekh (D): Day-to-day (upper body) – Missed recent action but could return; status questionable.
Utah’s forward depth is tested, but goaltender Connor Ingram is back from prior absence.

Key Player Matchups

Zach Werenski (CBJ D) vs. Clayton Keller (UTA RW): Werenski (28 points) anchors Columbus’ blue line with offensive rushes; Keller (35 points, team lead) uses speed to exploit gaps—expect this to control transitions.

Boone Jenner (CBJ C) vs. Barrett Hayton (UTA C): Faceoff duel; Jenner (50% win rate) brings physicality, while Hayton (52%) excels in defensive zones. Possession here could dictate pace.

Kent Johnson (CBJ RW) vs. Logan Cooley (UTA C): Young guns clash—Johnson (18 goals) vs. Cooley (20 points); power-play opportunities may decide.

Goaltending: Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) vs. Connor Ingram (UTA): Merzlikins (3.10 GAA, .895 SV%) seeks rebound after shutout loss; Ingram (2.80 GAA, .910 SV%) has won three of four at home. Projected starters: Merzlikins for Blue Jackets, Ingram for Mammoth.

Series History

The Blue Jackets and Mammoth (including Utah’s inaugural season) have met twice all-time, splitting 1-1 with a goal differential of zero. Columbus won the first meeting 3-2 in overtime, but Utah responded with a 3-2 victory. Games have been low-scoring, averaging 5.0 goals, with the under hitting both times. At Delta Center, Utah is 1-0 vs. Columbus.

Betting Trends

Utah is 4-1 in last 5 as favorites; Columbus 3-7 as road underdogs. Mammoth 3-2 ATS in last 5; Blue Jackets 4-6 ATS in last 10. Over has hit in 5 of Utah’s last 10 home games; under in 6 of Columbus’ last 10 road contests. Head-to-head average: 5.0 goals. Mammoth are 10-9 ATS at home; Blue Jackets 9-14 ATS on road. Utah covers 60% after wins; Columbus wins 40% after losses. Power play: Mammoth 22.5%, Blue Jackets 18.0%.

Game Odds

Columbus Blue Jackets                  6.5

Utah Mammoth                               – 180

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026

The Washington Capitals (23-16-6) face the Nashville Predators (20-20-4) in an interconference clash. The Capitals, third in the Metropolitan Division with 52 points, have won three of their last four, showcasing strong offense but inconsistent defense. The Predators, sixth in the Central with 44 points, are .500 on the season but have dropped two straight, struggling with secondary scoring amid injuries. This matchup could turn on special teams, with Washington aiming to exploit Nashville’s recent defensive lapses.

Venue:

The game will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Broadcast details include ESPN+ nationally, with regional coverage on MNMT (Capitals) and BSSO (Predators).

Recent Team Forms

Washington has been potent offensively, averaging 3.7 goals in their last 10, but they’ve allowed 3.2 per game. Nashville has been shut out in two of their last three, scoring just 2.4 goals per contest in this span.

Washington Capitals (Last 10 Games: 6-3-1)
The Capitals are riding a two-game win streak, including a dominant 5-1 victory over Chicago, but road games have been tighter.

Key trend: Washington is 5-1-0 when scoring first in their last six, but 2-4-1 on the road in their last seven.

Nashville Predators (Last 10 Games: 4-5-1)
The Predators snapped a brief win streak with back-to-back losses, including a 3-0 shutout by Chicago, highlighting goaltending vulnerabilities.

Key trend: Nashville is 3-2-0 at home in their last five, but they’ve been outscored 12-2 in their last two defeats.

Injury Report

Washington Capitals

Tom Wilson (RW): Questionable (lower body) – Placed on IR but skated recently; status to be determined closer to game time.

Aliaksei Protas (C): Day-to-day (lower body) – Missed recent practices but progressing.

Pierre-Luc Dubois (C): Out (abdomen) – No timetable for return, impacting center depth.

The Capitals have three key forwards in question, potentially thinning their physical presence and secondary scoring.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault (RW): Probable (lower body) – Missed the Islanders game but expected back; full practice participant.

No other major injuries reported, but the Predators’ depth has been tested by minor ailments affecting their top-six forwards.

Key Player Matchups

Alex Ovechkin (WSH LW) vs. Roman Josi (NSH D): Ovechkin (2 goals in recent games) brings power and shot volume; Josi (top defenseman with assists) must neutralize him on rushes and power plays.

Connor McMichael (WSH C) vs. Ryan O’Reilly (NSH C): McMichael (4 assists lately) faces O’Reilly in faceoff battles (O’Reilly at 55% win rate); control of the dot could dictate possession.

Dylan Strome (WSH C) vs. Filip Forsberg (NSH LW): Strome’s playmaking vs. Forsberg’s sniping (leading Preds in goals); expect this to highlight offensive zones.

Goaltending: Charlie Lindgren (WSH) vs. Juuse Saros (NSH): Lindgren (2.75 GAA, .910 SV%) has won three of four; Saros (2.95 GAA, .905 SV%) struggled in the shutout loss but rebounds well at home. Projected starters: Lindgren for Capitals, Saros for Predators.

Series History

The Capitals and Predators have met 39 times all-time, with Nashville holding a 20-16-1-2 edge. In the last 10 meetings, the Predators are 6-4-0, but Washington has won three of the last five. At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville is 11-8-0-1 vs. the Capitals. Recent games average 5.6 goals, with the over hitting in four of the last six head-to-heads.

Betting Trends

Washington is 6-4 in their last 10 as favorites; Nashville 4-6 as home underdogs. Capitals 5-5 ATS in last 10; Predators 4-1 ATS in last 5 overall. Over has hit in 6 of Capitals’ last 10 road games and 5 of Predators’ last 10 home contests. Head-to-head average: 5.6 goals in last 5. Predators are 4-1 SU in last 5 but 2-8 ATS after losses; Capitals 7-3 ATS vs. Central teams. Power play efficiency: Capitals 24.5%, Predators 19.8%.

Game Odds

Washington Capitals      -148

Nashville Predators        5.5        

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-9) visit the Boston Bruins (24-19-2) in an Original Six matchup with playoff implications. The Penguins, fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 51 points, have been streaky but boast a strong offense led by veterans. The Bruins, sixth in the Atlantic with 50 points, are coming off back-to-back dominant wins and look to capitalize on home ice. This game could hinge on special teams and goaltending, with Boston riding momentum after a 10-goal outburst.

Venue

The game will be held at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET. Broadcast details include ESPN+ nationally, with regional coverage on NESN (Bruins) and SportsNet Pittsburgh (Penguins).

Recent Team Forms

The Penguins’ six-game winning streak ended with a loss, showing vulnerability in close games. The Bruins are heating up with high-scoring victories.

Pittsburgh Penguins (Last 10 Games: 7-3-0)
Pittsburgh averaged 3.5 goals per game but allowed 2.8, with strong power-play efficiency. Their road form is 5-2-0 in the last seven away contests.

Key trend: The Penguins are 6-1-0 in their last seven before the Flames loss, but 2-3-0 when allowing the first goal.

Boston Bruins (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1)
Boston has exploded offensively, outscoring opponents 23-7 in their last two games, but defense remains inconsistent at 3.1 goals allowed per game.

Key trend: The Bruins are 4-1-0 in their last five home games, with Marat Khusnutdinov netting four goals in the Rangers rout.

Injury Report

Pittsburgh Penguins

Bryan Rust (RW): Out (lower body) – Day-to-day, missed the Flames game and unlikely for Sunday.

Rutger McGroarty (RW): Out (undisclosed) – Placed on IR since Jan. 7, no timetable.
The Penguins are otherwise healthy, but Rust’s absence impacts secondary scoring.

Boston Bruins

Elias Lindholm (C): Questionable (undisclosed) – Left the Rangers game in the second period; status uncertain but nagging issue noted.

Morgan Geekie (C): Probable (personal) – Left due to family emergency, but coach confirmed “all good” and expected back.
Boston’s depth is tested, but no long-term absences reported.

Key Player Matchups

Sidney Crosby (PIT C) vs. Brad Marchand (BOS LW): Crosby (42 points) faces Marchand (35 points) in a leadership battle; expect physicality and playmaking duels at even strength.

Evgeni Malkin (PIT C) vs. David Pastrnak (BOS RW): Malkin (28 goals) vs. Pastrnak (31 goals) – sniper showdown, with power-play edges key.

Erik Karlsson (PIT D) vs. Pavel Zacha (BOS C): Karlsson’s offensive rushes (25 assists) against Zacha’s two-way play (recent multi-goal games).

Goaltending: Tristan Jarry (PIT) vs. Jeremy Swayman (BOS): Jarry (2.65 GAA, .912 SV%) seeks rebound after loss; Swayman (2.45 GAA, .920 SV%) has won three straight. Projected starters: Jarry for Penguins, Swayman for Bruins.

Series History

The Bruins and Penguins have played 253 times all-time, with Boston holding a 142-88-23 edge (including playoffs). In the last 20 meetings, the Bruins are 13-7-0. Pittsburgh has won three of the last five, but Boston dominated recent home games, averaging 3.8 goals. Head-to-head trends toward under in low-scoring affairs (average 5.2 goals last 10).

Betting Trends

Boston is 7-3 in last 10 as favorites; Pittsburgh 4-6 as road underdogs. Bruins 6-4 ATS in last 10; Penguins 5-5 ATS on road. Over hit in 7 of Bruins’ last 10 home games; under in 6 of Penguins’ last 10 overall. Head-to-head last 5: average 5.4 goals. Bruins 5-0 ATS in last 5 vs. Metropolitan teams; Penguins 5-1 SU in last 6 but 3-7 ATS after losses. Power play: Penguins 29.8%, Bruins 22.5%.

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Penguins       – 122

Boston Bruins                    6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026

The New Jersey Devils (22-20-2) travel to face the struggling Winnipeg Jets (16-22-5) in a cross-conference matchup. The Devils sit in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with 46 points, showing inconsistency but flashes of offensive potential. The Jets, last in the Central Division with 37 points, recently snapped an 11-game losing streak but remain plagued by defensive issues and injuries. This game offers New Jersey a chance to build momentum on the road, while Winnipeg looks to string together wins at home.

Venue

The game will be held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET.

Broadcast details include NHL Network, TSN3 (regional for Jets), and MSGSN (regional for Devils).

Recent Team Forms

Both teams have struggled lately, but the Jets’ woes are more pronounced.

New Jersey Devils (Last 10 Games: 3-6-1)
The Devils have alternated wins and losses, with poor defensive play allowing 3.4 goals per game in this stretch. Their offense has been carried by top lines but lacks depth scoring.

Key trend: New Jersey is 2-5-0 in their last seven road games, but they’ve won two of their last three overall.

Winnipeg Jets (Last 10 Games: 1-8-1)
The Jets snapped an 11-game losing streak with a convincing win but have been outscored 38-22 in their last 10. Goaltending and injuries have been major factors in their slide.

Key trend: Winnipeg is 3-7-0 at home in their last 10, but Mark Scheifele’s two-goal performance in the recent win signals potential offensive revival.

Injury Report

New Jersey Devils

Stefan Noesen (F): Out (knee surgery) – Expected to miss several weeks.

Zack MacEwen (F): Out for season (ACL surgery) – Placed on IR, return not expected until 2026-27 season.

Johnathan Kovacevic (D): Probable (knee) – Expected to make his season debut after offseason surgery; feels good and practiced fully.

Dougie Hamilton (D): Healthy scratch – Not injury-related, but will sit out this game.
The Devils are monitoring five players total, but most are day-to-day and not expected to impact the lineup significantly.

Winnipeg Jets

Haydn Fleury (D): Out (upper body) – Suffered broken nose and bruised back; on IR, expected return around Jan. 15.

Neal Pionk (D): Day-to-day (foot) – Questionable for the game; missed recent practices.

Morgan Barron (C): Day-to-day (upper body) – Also questionable; limited in practice.
Fleury has been out since early January, and the Jets’ blue line is thin, contributing to their defensive struggles.

Key Player Matchups

Jack Hughes (NJ F) vs. Josh Morrissey (WPG D): Hughes leads the Devils with 45 points (18G, 27A) and thrives on speed. Morrissey, Winnipeg’s top defenseman (28 points), must contain him to limit odd-man rushes.

Nico Hischier (NJ C) vs. Mark Scheifele (WPG C): Faceoff specialists clash; Hischier (52% faceoff win rate) vs. Scheifele (49%), who just scored twice in the Jets’ win. Expect this center matchup to dictate possession.

Jesper Bratt (NJ F) vs. Kyle Connor (WPG F): Sniper duel – Bratt (20G) and Connor (19G) are volume shooters. Whichever gets more power-play time could swing the game.

Goaltending: Jacob Markstrom (NJ) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (WPG): Markstrom (2.85 GAA, .905 SV%) has been steady; Hellebuyck (3.15 GAA, .890 SV%) is rebounding after a rough stretch but allowed 4+ goals in five of his last 10 starts.

Projected starters: Markstrom for Devils, Hellebuyck for Jets.

Series History

The Devils and Jets (including Atlanta Thrashers era) have met 74 times, with Winnipeg holding a 35-32-7 edge overall. In the last 10 meetings, New Jersey is 6-3-1, including wins in four of the last five. At Canada Life Centre, the Jets are 4-3-0 in their last seven home games vs. the Devils. Recent games average 5.8 goals, trending over. All-time, New Jersey has won four-straight in Winnipeg from 2010-2011 but has split recent series.

Betting Trends

Winnipeg is 3-2 in their last 5 games but 1-9 in their previous 10 before that. New Jersey is 4-6 as road underdogs this season. Jets are 2-3 ATS in last 5; Devils 5-5 ATS in last 10. Over has hit in 6 of Jets’ last 10 home games and 7 of Devils’ last 10 road games. Average combined goals in last 5 head-to-head: 6.2.

Trends: Jets are 9-13 ATS at home; Devils are 11-12 ATS on the road. Winnipeg covers 40% as favorites; New Jersey wins 45% as underdogs. Power play efficiency: Devils 20.7% (23/111), Jets 18.2%.

Game Odds

New Jersey Devils            5.5

Winnipeg Jets                   – 122

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026