NHL1/25/2026
Scheduled
TIME:3:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Climate Pledge Arena
LOCATION:Seattle, WA
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NJ
26-22.520
Away Team
5th in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W4L1
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22-18.449
SEA
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Home Team
4th in Pacific DivisionLast5: W1L4

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're gearing up for a clash that's got the league buzzing. On January 25th, 2026, at 3 PM Eastern, the New Jersey Devils are making their way to the Emerald City to face off against the Seattle Kraken.

Now, looking at this season, both these teams have been on a rollercoaster. The Devils, well, they've shown flashes of that electrifying speed and offensive firepower that we know they possess. When they're clicking, they can outscore anyone. However, consistency has been the name of the game, and they'll be looking to tighten things up defensively as they head into this matchup.

On the other side, the Kraken have been building something special. They've got that grit, that home-ice advantage that can be a real difference-maker, and a goaltending that can steal games. They've proven they can play with the best, and facing a team like New Jersey, they'll be eager to make a statement on their own ice.

With the betting lines still to be finalized, this one is shaping up to be a true toss-up. No clear favorite, no definitive spread – just pure, unadulterated hockey. This is the kind of game where momentum is king, and the team that dictates the pace will likely come out on top. Will the Devils' speed overwhelm the Kraken, or will Seattle's home-ice roar and their defensive structure prove too much to handle? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing's for sure: this is going to be a barnburner you won't want to miss!

AI Matchup Overview

AI Projected Winner
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Looking at the recent matchups between the undefined (Eastern Metropolitan, 5th in division, 26-22-undefined record) and the undefined (Western Pacific, 4th in division, 22-18-undefined record), the series has been tightly contested. In the last three meetings, the undefined have won two games, both by a single goal, including an overtime victory. The undefined secured one win by a single goal as well. Scoring has been relatively low in these matchups, with only one game exceeding six total goals. The undefined have shown a slight edge in scoring, averaging 2.33 goals per game against the undefined, while the undefined have averaged 2.67 goals per game. Both teams have demonstrated the ability to score on the power play, but also have had goals scored against them during such situations. The undefined's recent overtime win suggests they can find ways to win close games, while the undefined's ability to win by a single goal indicates their resilience.

Previous Matchups

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Injury Report

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Starters

Luke Hughes
Luke HughesD

Shoulder injury

Out

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Player Statistics

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Nico Hischier
Nico Hischier
C • #13
Goals
15
Assists
22
Shots On Goal
126
Power Play Goals
5
Timo Meier
Timo Meier
RW • #28
Goals
13
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
154
Power Play Goals
6
Dawson Mercer
Dawson Mercer
C • #91
Goals
13
Assists
16
Shots On Goal
100
Power Play Goals
3
Short Handed Goals
2
Jesper Bratt
Jesper Bratt
LW • #63
Goals
11
Assists
26
Shots On Goal
111
Power Play Goals
3
Short Handed Goals
1
Cody Glass
Cody Glass
C • #12
Goals
11
Assists
4
Shots On Goal
67
Power Play Goals
1
Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes
C • #86
Goals
11
Assists
20
Shots On Goal
115
Power Play Goals
1
Connor Brown
Connor Brown
RW • #16
Goals
9
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
59
Short Handed Goals
1
Arseniy Gritsyuk
Arseniy Gritsyuk
RW • #81
Goals
9
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
104
Power Play Goals
2
Simon Nemec
Simon Nemec
D • #17
Goals
8
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
60
Dougie Hamilton
Dougie Hamilton
D • #7
Goals
5
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
117
Power Play Goals
2

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Jordan Eberle
Jordan Eberle
RW • #7
Goals
17
Assists
14
Shots On Goal
106
Power Play Goals
4
Chandler Stephenson
Chandler Stephenson
C • #9
Goals
13
Assists
16
Shots On Goal
66
Power Play Goals
6
Jared McCann
Jared McCann
LW • #19
Goals
11
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
61
Power Play Goals
4
Matty Beniers
Matty Beniers
C • #10
Goals
11
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
93
Power Play Goals
5
Eeli Tolvanen
Eeli Tolvanen
RW • #20
Goals
10
Assists
19
Shots On Goal
81
Power Play Goals
4
Jaden Schwartz
Jaden Schwartz
C • #17
Goals
8
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
56
Power Play Goals
2
Short Handed Goals
1
Vince Dunn
Vince Dunn
D • #29
Goals
7
Assists
24
Shots On Goal
106
Power Play Goals
1
Shane Wright
Shane Wright
C • #51
Goals
7
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
75
Power Play Goals
1
Brandon Montour
Brandon Montour
D • #62
Goals
6
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
81
Power Play Goals
1
Kaapo Kakko
Kaapo Kakko
RW • #84
Goals
5
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
48
Power Play Goals
1

Current Season Games

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W@ EDM2 - 1
W@ CGY2 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Wvs SEA3 - 2
W@ MIN5 - 2
L@ WPG3 - 4
L@ PIT1 - 4
L@ NYI0 - 9
Lvs CAR1 - 3
Wvs UTA4 - 1
W@ CBJ3 - 2
L@ TOR0 - 4
Lvs WAS3 - 4
L@ NYI1 - 2
Lvs BUF1 - 3
W@ UTA2 - 1
Lvs VAN1 - 2
Wvs ANA4 - 1
Lvs TB4 - 8
W@ OTT4 - 3
L@ BOS1 - 4
Lvs VEG0 - 3
Lvs DAL0 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 5
Lvs PHI3 - 5
W@ BUF5 - 0
Wvs STL3 - 2
Wvs DET4 - 3
L@ PHI3 - 6
L@ FLA0 - 1
L@ TB1 - 5
W@ CHI4 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 3
Wvs MON4 - 3
L@ ANA1 - 4
W@ LA4 - 1
L@ SJ2 - 5
L@ COL4 - 8
Wvs COL4 - 3
Wvs SJ3 - 1
Wvs MIN4 - 1
W@ TOR5 - 2
Wvs EDM5 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
W@ CBJ3 - 2
W@ TB5 - 3
L@ CAR3 - 6

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Wvs NYI4 - 1
Lvs PIT3 - 6
L@ UTA3 - 6
L@ BOS2 - 4
L@ NJ2 - 3
W@ NYR4 - 2
L@ CAR2 - 3
Lvs MIN2 - 3
Wvs BOS7 - 4
W@ CGY5 - 1
Wvs NAS4 - 1
Wvs PHI4 - 1
W@ LA3 - 2
W@ ANA3 - 1
W@ SJ4 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 4
Lvs COL3 - 5
Lvs BUF1 - 3
L@ UTA3 - 5
Wvs LA3 - 2
Lvs MIN1 - 4
Lvs DET3 - 4
L@ EDM4 - 9
Lvs EDM0 - 4
Lvs DAL2 - 3
W@ PIT3 - 2
W@ CHI3 - 2
L@ DET2 - 4
Wvs SJ4 - 1
Wvs WPG5 - 3
L@ DAL1 - 2
W@ STL4 - 3
Lvs SJ1 - 6
Wvs CHI3 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 3
Lvs MON3 - 4
Wvs EDM3 - 2
W@ WPG3 - 0
L@ WAS1 - 4
L@ PHI2 - 5
W@ TOR4 - 3
L@ MON4 - 5
Wvs VEG2 - 1
Wvs ANA3 - 1

Previous Season Games

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L@ CAR4 - 5
Lvs CAR2 - 5
Wvs CAR3 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 3
L@ CAR1 - 4
Lvs DET2 - 5
W@ BOS5 - 4
Lvs NYI0 - 1
Lvs PIT2 - 4
Lvs BOS2 - 7
Wvs NYR4 - 0
W@ MIN5 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 4
W@ CHI5 - 3
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Lvs CGY3 - 5
W@ CBJ2 - 1
L@ PIT3 - 7
Wvs EDM3 - 2
Wvs CBJ5 - 3
W@ PHI3 - 1
Lvs WPG1 - 6
L@ DAL3 - 4
L@ VEG0 - 2
W@ UTA3 - 1
L@ COL1 - 5
W@ NAS5 - 0
Lvs DAL2 - 4
W@ MON4 - 0
Lvs VEG1 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 4
Wvs PHI5 - 0
L@ PHI2 - 4
W@ MON4 - 3
Wvs BOS5 - 1
Lvs OTT1 - 2
Lvs PHI1 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
Wvs TB3 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 3
W@ SEA3 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
L@ LA0 - 3
L@ ANA2 - 3
L@ CAR2 - 5
Wvs CAR4 - 2
Wvs NYR5 - 0
Wvs PIT3 - 0
L@ CBJ2 - 4
W@ STL4 - 1
Wvs CHI4 - 1
Wvs LA3 - 1
Lvs TOR1 - 2
Lvs COL0 - 4
Wvs SEA3 - 2
W@ NYR5 - 1
Lvs WAS5 - 6
W@ DET5 - 4
Lvs STL0 - 3
Wvs NAS5 - 2
W@ WAS3 - 2
Wvs CAR4 - 2
L@ TB0 - 4
W@ FLA6 - 2
W@ FLA4 - 1
Lvs SJ0 - 1
W@ NYI4 - 3
Wvs MON5 - 3
W@ EDM3 - 0
L@ CGY0 - 3
W@ VAN6 - 0
Wvs ANA6 - 2
Lvs NYI3 - 4
L@ DET3 - 5
Lvs TB5 - 8
Lvs WAS5 - 6
W@ OTT3 - 1
L@ CAR2 - 4
Wvs UTA3 - 0
W@ WAS5 - 3
Lvs TOR2 - 4
Wvs BUF3 - 1
W@ BUF4 - 1

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Lvs LA5 - 6
L@ VEG1 - 2
L@ UTA1 - 7
W@ LA2 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
W@ VAN5 - 0
Lvs DAL1 - 3
Lvs DAL1 - 5
Wvs EDM6 - 1
L@ CGY3 - 4
L@ EDM4 - 5
L@ MIN0 - 4
W@ CHI6 - 2
Lvs WPG2 - 3
Wvs UTA4 - 2
Wvs MON5 - 4
L@ WAS2 - 4
W@ PHI4 - 1
L@ NAS3 - 5
Lvs MIN3 - 4
Wvs VAN6 - 3
L@ STL2 - 7
L@ TB1 - 4
W@ FLA2 - 1
W@ CGY3 - 2
Lvs TOR1 - 3
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Wvs SJ6 - 2
Lvs ANA4 - 6
L@ EDM2 - 4
Wvs PIT4 - 1
Lvs WAS0 - 3
Wvs BUF6 - 4
Wvs LA4 - 2
L@ WPG1 - 2
W@ PIT4 - 2
L@ DET2 - 6
W@ BUF6 - 2
L@ CBJ2 - 6
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Lvs EDM2 - 4
Wvs UTA5 - 2
W@ VAN5 - 4
L@ COL2 - 5
L@ VEG2 - 6
L@ CHI1 - 3
Lvs OTT0 - 3
Lvs TB1 - 5
Wvs BOS5 - 1
W@ NYR7 - 5
L@ NJ2 - 3
W@ NYI5 - 2
W@ CAR4 - 2
Lvs SJ2 - 4
L@ SJ5 - 8
Lvs ANA2 - 5
W@ ANA3 - 2
L@ LA1 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 0
Lvs NYR0 - 2
Wvs NYI3 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 1
Wvs CBJ5 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 3
L@ COL3 - 6
L@ BOS0 - 2
L@ OTT0 - 3
L@ TOR1 - 4
W@ MON8 - 2
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 4
Lvs COL2 - 3
Wvs CGY2 - 1
Wvs PHI6 - 4
W@ NAS7 - 3
L@ DAL0 - 2
Lvs STL2 - 3