The New Jersey Devils (28-24-2) visit the Ottawa Senators (25-21-7) in a Metropolitan vs. Atlantic interdivision matchup with playoff implications. The Devils sit fifth in the Metropolitan, clinging to a wild-card spot, while the Senators are seventh in the Atlantic, just outside the playoffs. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with New Jersey winning the first 4-3 on Dec. 9 in Ottawa. The Devils aim to build on a gritty overtime win, but injuries loom large; the Senators, riding a two-game streak, look to capitalize on home ice with strong special teams.
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, SN1, TVAS2, MSG
Recent Team Forms
The Devils snapped a two-game skid with an OT win but have been inconsistent on the road. The Senators are surging at home, winning four of their last six overall.
Devils (5-5-0 in last 10): New Jersey averages 3.1 goals scored and 3.4 allowed recently. They’ve alternated results, with a 3-2 OT win over Nashville (Jan. 29) after blowing leads in prior losses. Standouts include a 5-4 win at Vancouver (Jan. 23) and 2-1 over Edmonton (Jan. 20), but defeats like 4-3 to Winnipeg (Jan. 27) highlight defensive lapses
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 29 | vs NSH | W 3-2 (OT) |
| Jan 27 | vs WPG | L 3-4 |
| Jan 25 | @ SEA | L 2-4 |
| Jan 23 | @ VAN | W 5-4 |
| Jan 20 | @ EDM | W 2-1 |
Senators (5-3-2 in last 10): Ottawa averages 3.9 goals scored and 3.0 allowed, winning five of seven at home. They’ve outscored foes 20-7 in recent wins, including 5-2 over Colorado (Jan. 28) and 7-1 over Vegas (Jan. 25). Losses like 4-1 at Nashville (Jan. 24) show road woes, but a 4-3 OT win at Detroit (Jan. 18) highlights resilience
Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 28 | vs COL | W 5-2 |
| Jan 25 | vs VGK | W 7-1 |
| Jan 24 | @ NSH | L 1-4 |
| Jan 22 | vs CAR | L 1-7 |
| Jan 20 | vs CHI | W 6-4 |
Injury Report
Devils:
Jack Hughes (C, lower body): Day-to-day, undergoing imaging; status uncertain after exiting Jan. 29 game
Cody Glass (C, lower body): Day-to-day, skated Jan. 30 and traveling; questionable
Senators:
David Perron (LW, hernia): On IR, out 5-7 weeks post-surgery
Stephen Halliday (C, upper body): Day-to-day
Projected starters: Jacob Markstrom (NJD, .905 SV%) vs. James Reimer (OTT, veteran stepping up amid issues)
Key Player Matchups
Jesper Bratt (Devils LW) vs. Tim Stutzle (Senators C): Bratt leads New Jersey with 25 goals and 50 points, on a four-game streak; his agility tests Stutzle’s shutdown skills (20G, 45P) in faceoffs (52%)
Nico Hischier (Devils C) vs. Brady Tkachuk (Senators LW): Hischier (recent OT winner, 18G, 40P) anchors New Jersey’s top line; Tkachuk (22G, physical leader) brings intensity to disrupt
Dougie Hamilton (Devils D) vs. Claude Giroux (Senators RW): Hamilton (10G, 30A) quarterbacks the PP; Giroux (15G, 35P) exploits gaps with veteran savvy
Goaltending Duel: Jacob Markstrom (Devils) vs. James Reimer (Senators): Markstrom (2.85 GAA, 27 saves in OT win) faces Ottawa’s shot volume (30+ per game); Reimer steps in for struggling backups, needing to contain New Jersey’s rush
Projected Lineups
Devils: Meier-Hischier-Bratt; Haula-Mercer-Noesen; Palat-Cotter-Tatar; Bastian-Lazar-MacDermid. Defense: Hamilton-Pesce; Dillon-Siegenthaler; Dillon-Kovacevic. Goalie: Markstrom.
Senators: Tkachuk-Stutzle-Giroux; Norris-Pinto-Batherson; Greig-Gaudette-Amadio; Cousins-Kastelic-Kelly. Defense: Sanderson-Zub; Chabot-Kleven; Brannstrom-Hamonic. Goalie: Reimer.
Series History
New Jersey holds the all-time edge: 65-35-12-0 overall. In regular season, it’s 42-50-20 for Ottawa. Recently, the Devils are 7-3 in the last 10, including a 4-3 win on Dec. 9. At Canadian Tire Centre, New Jersey is 5-0 in their last five visits, outscoring Ottawa 18-10
Betting Trends
Over/Under: Over has hit in 32 of Ottawa’s 53 games; Under in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 road games. Devils 5-5 ATS in last 10; Senators 5-3-2 ATS in last 10. New Jersey 7-3 SU in last 10 vs. Ottawa; Ottawa 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games. Devils 4-0 SU in last 4 as road favorites (-151 to -200)
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils 5.5
Ottawa Senators – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026
