The Seattle Kraken (21-15-8) face off against the New Jersey Devils (23-21-2) in an interconference matchup on January 14, 2026. The Kraken enter on a hot streak, having won eight of their last 10 games, while the Devils are looking to build momentum after snapping a four-game losing skid. This game pits Seattle’s strong road form against New Jersey’s historical dominance in the series. Below is a detailed breakdown, including key stats and analysis.
Venue
Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Recent Team Forms
The Kraken have been one of the league’s hottest teams, going 9-1-2 in their last 12 games and outscoring opponents 35-21 in their last 10. They’ve excelled on the road (6-1 in last 7 away games) and in comebacks, with three multigoal road wins this season. Seattle’s defense has been stingy, allowing just 2.1 goals per game recently.
Seattle Kraken’s Last 5 Games:
Jan 12 @ NYR: W 4-2 (Catton GWG, rallied from 2-0 deficit)
Jan 10 @ CAR: L 2-3
Jan 6 vs BOS: W 7-4
Jan 5 @ CGY: W 5-1
Jan 2 @ VAN: W 4-3 (SO)
The Devils have struggled, posting a 2-7-1 record in their last 10 with a -19 goal differential before their latest win. They’ve been outscored 32-13 in their prior four-game skid but showed signs of life in a back-to-back road trip, including a dominant defensive effort against Minnesota.
New Jersey Devils’ Last 5 Games:
Jan 12 @ MIN: W 5-2 (Snapped 4-game skid; Bratt, Palat each 2G)
Jan 11 @ WPG: L 3-4
Jan 8 @ PIT: L 1-4
Jan 6 @ NYI: L 0-9
Jan 4 vs CAR: L 1-3
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with key absences, impacting depth and special teams.
Seattle Kraken Injuries:
Chandler Stephenson (C): Injured reserve (personal reasons) – Out indefinitely; 27 points in 42 games.
Matt Murray (G): Injured reserve (lower body) – Expected return Jan. 17; 0-2-1 record in 5 games.
Brandon Montour (D): Injured reserve (hand) – Expected return Jan. 19; 12 points in 27 games.
Max McCormick (LW): Out for season (hip surgery).
Jaden Schwartz (LW): Recently activated from lower-body injury; returned Jan. 10.
New Jersey Devils Injuries:
Stefan Noesen (RW): Injured reserve (knee surgery) – Out indefinitely; 7 points in 38 games.
Zack MacEwen (RW): Out for season (ACL surgery); 0 points in 3 games.
Marc McLaughlin (C): Injured reserve (undisclosed) – Expected return Jan. 25; 0 games played.
Johnathan Kovacevic (D): Recently activated from lower-body injury; full participant in practice.
Evgenii Dadonov (LW): Recently returned from undisclosed injury.
Key Player Matchups
This game features offensive stars against solid goaltending, with Seattle’s depth testing New Jersey’s top lines.
Nico Hischier (NJD) vs. Matty Beniers (SEA): Hischier (team-leading 32 points) anchors the Devils’ top line and faces Beniers (emerging two-way center for Kraken). Hischier’s faceoff prowess (55%) could control possession.
Jesper Bratt (NJD) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA): Bratt (recently hot with 2G vs. MIN) brings speed; Eberle (scored in Jan. 12 win) counters with veteran scoring (20+ points).
Jack Hughes (NJD) vs. Jared McCann (SEA): Hughes’ playmaking (high-danger chances) vs. McCann’s sniping (Kraken’s top goal scorer).
Dougie Hamilton (NJD) vs. Berkly Catton (SEA): Hamilton (2A in last game) quarterbacks the power play; Catton (GWG vs. NYR) is a breakout rookie threat.
Goalie Duel: Jacob Markstrom (NJD) – 20 saves in Jan. 12 win; vs. Joey Daccord (SEA) – .918 SV% in last start, strong in recent wins.
Expect special teams to decide: Kraken’s PK (82.1%) vs. Devils’ PP (21.5%).
Series History
The Devils hold a strong edge, going 6-2-0 all-time against the Kraken (including 6-0-2 in some records, factoring OTL/SOL). New Jersey has won the last five meetings, averaging 3.0 goals per game while allowing 2.1. At home, the Devils are 4-0-0 vs. Seattle.
Recent Head-to-Head:
Jan 6, 2025: NJD 3-2 @ SEA
Dec 6, 2024: NJD 3-2 vs. SEA
Feb 12, 2024: NJD 3-1 vs. SEA
Dec 7, 2023: NJD 2-1 @ SEA
Feb 9, 2023: NJD 3-1 vs. SEA
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Seattle is 16-6 ATS on road; NJD 12-13 ATS at home.
Over/Under: Over has hit in 7 of Kraken’s last 12; combined, these teams average 5.4 goals/game but allow 5.9.
Trends: Kraken 9-3 SU last 12, 6-1 SU last 7 road; but 0-5 SU last 5 vs. NJD. Devils 2-3 SU/ATS last 5; over in 1 of last 5.
Best Bet: Kraken +1.5 (-190) – Seattle’s road resilience (covering in 16 of 22 away) and comeback ability make them unlikely to lose by 2+. They’ve covered in 7 of last 10 overall.
Value Play: Over 5.5 (-130) – Both defenses allow chances (combined 5.9 GAA); Kraken games trend over (7-3 last 10), and Devils’ recent blowouts push totals high.
Game Odds
Seattle Kraken 5.5
New Jersey Devils – 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
