NHL1/27/2026
Scheduled
TIME:7:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Prudential Center
LOCATION:Newark, NJ
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WPG
20-24.392
Away Team
7th in Central DivisionLast5: W3L2
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26-22.520
NJ
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Home Team
5th in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W4L1

AI Game Overview

Alright, sports fans, settle in! We're looking at a clash that's got the league buzzing, a mid-season showdown on January 27th, 2026, as the Winnipeg Jets make their way into the Prudential Center to face off against the New Jersey Devils.

Now, this isn't just any regular season game; this is a pivotal moment for both these franchises. The Jets, known for their grit and relentless offensive pressure, have been carving out their identity all season long. They've shown flashes of brilliance, and you know they'll be looking to make a statement on the road.

On the other side, the Devils, playing on home ice, will be eager to defend their territory. They've been battling hard, and with the energy of their home crowd behind them, they'll be looking to assert their dominance.

As for the betting lines, well, they're keeping us all on the edge of our seats with a null moneyline, point spread, and over/under. This tells us one thing: the oddsmakers are calling this one too close to call, a true toss-up where anything can happen!

So, get ready for a high-octane affair. Will the Jets' speed and firepower be enough to silence the Prudential Center? Or will the Devils harness the home-ice advantage and skate away with a crucial victory? Tune in on January 27th, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time – you won't want to miss this one!

AI Matchup Overview

AI Projected Winner
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Looking at the recent matchups between the undefined and the undefined, the undefined have held a clear advantage. In their last three meetings, the undefined have won two games, including a decisive 4-1 victory in their most recent encounter. The undefined secured a 6-1 win earlier in the 2025 season, while the undefined managed a narrow 4-3 overtime win in January 2026. Scoring trends show the undefined have been more potent offensively, outscoring the undefined 13-5 across these three games. The undefined's defense has also been stingier, allowing fewer goals per game. Given this recent history and scoring differential, the undefined appear to be the stronger team heading into this matchup.

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Injury Report

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Starters

Neal Pionk
Neal PionkD

Undisclosed injury

Out

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Starters

Luke Hughes
Luke HughesD

Shoulder injury

Out

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Player Statistics

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Mark Scheifele
Mark Scheifele
C • #55
Goals
25
Assists
36
Shots On Goal
104
Power Play Goals
7
Kyle Connor
Kyle Connor
LW • #81
Goals
23
Assists
35
Shots On Goal
161
Power Play Goals
2
Short Handed Goals
2
Gabriel Vilardi
Gabriel Vilardi
RW • #13
Goals
19
Assists
25
Shots On Goal
102
Power Play Goals
7
Josh Morrissey
Josh Morrissey
D • #44
Goals
10
Assists
32
Shots On Goal
89
Power Play Goals
2
Alex Iafallo
Alex Iafallo
LW • #9
Goals
9
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
69
Power Play Goals
2
Logan Stanley
Logan Stanley
D • #64
Goals
8
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
51
Tanner Pearson
Tanner Pearson
LW • #70
Goals
7
Assists
3
Shots On Goal
40
Nino Niederreiter
Nino Niederreiter
RW • #62
Goals
7
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
68
Power Play Goals
1
Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews
C • #19
Goals
7
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
71
Power Play Goals
3
Vladislav Namestnikov
Vladislav Namestnikov
C • #7
Goals
7
Assists
5
Shots On Goal
59
Power Play Goals
2

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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

Current Season Games

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Wvs STL3 - 1
L@ CHI0 - 2
Lvs TOR3 - 4
W@ MIN6 - 2
Wvs NYI5 - 4
Wvs NJ4 - 3
Wvs LA5 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Lvs VEG3 - 4
L@ OTT2 - 4
L@ TOR5 - 6
L@ DET1 - 2
Lvs EDM1 - 3
Lvs MIN3 - 4
L@ UTA3 - 4
L@ COL2 - 3
L@ STL0 - 1
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs WAS5 - 1
Lvs BOS3 - 6
Lvs DAL3 - 4
L@ EDM2 - 6
Wvs BUF4 - 1
L@ BUF1 - 5
W@ NAS5 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 5
L@ WAS3 - 4
Lvs MIN0 - 3
Lvs CAR3 - 4
Wvs CBJ5 - 2
L@ SEA3 - 5
W@ VAN5 - 3
L@ ANA1 - 4
L@ SJ1 - 2
L@ LA0 - 3
Wvs PIT5 - 2
Wvs CHI6 - 3
W@ MIN4 - 3
Lvs UTA2 - 3
Wvs CGY5 - 3
Lvs SEA0 - 3
W@ CGY2 - 1
Wvs NAS4 - 1
W@ PHI5 - 2
W@ NYI5 - 2
Wvs LA3 - 2
Lvs DAL4 - 5

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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

Previous Season Games

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L@ DAL2 - 5
L@ DAL1 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 0
L@ DAL1 - 3
Wvs DAL4 - 0
Lvs DAL2 - 3
Wvs STL4 - 3
L@ STL2 - 5
Wvs STL5 - 3
L@ STL1 - 5
L@ STL2 - 7
Wvs STL2 - 1
Wvs STL5 - 3
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs EDM1 - 4
W@ DAL4 - 0
Wvs STL3 - 1
L@ UTA1 - 4
W@ VEG4 - 0
L@ LA1 - 4
Wvs VAN3 - 1
Wvs NJ4 - 0
Wvs WAS3 - 2
Lvs BUF3 - 5
W@ EDM4 - 3
L@ VAN2 - 6
W@ SEA3 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs NYR2 - 1
L@ CAR2 - 4
W@ NJ6 - 1
W@ PHI4 - 1
L@ NYI2 - 3
L@ NAS1 - 2
W@ OTT4 - 1
Wvs SJ2 - 1
Wvs NYI4 - 3
Wvs CAR3 - 0
W@ WAS5 - 4
W@ BOS6 - 2
W@ MON4 - 1
Wvs CGY5 - 2
Wvs UTA5 - 2
W@ COL3 - 2
L@ UTA2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Wvs SEA2 - 1
Wvs VAN6 - 1
Wvs COL3 - 0
Lvs LA1 - 2
Wvs NAS5 - 2
Lvs DET2 - 4
Lvs ANA3 - 4
L@ COL2 - 5
Wvs NAS3 - 0
Wvs OTT4 - 2
W@ TOR5 - 2
Wvs MIN5 - 0
L@ ANA2 - 3
W@ SJ4 - 3
Wvs MON4 - 2
Lvs VEG2 - 3
Wvs BOS8 - 1
Lvs CBJ1 - 4
W@ CHI4 - 2
W@ BUF3 - 2
Lvs STL1 - 4
L@ DAL1 - 3
L@ VEG3 - 4
L@ LA1 - 4
W@ MIN4 - 1
L@ NAS1 - 4
W@ PIT4 - 1
Wvs FLA6 - 3
L@ FLA0 - 5
L@ TB1 - 4
W@ NYR6 - 3
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs COL1 - 0
Wvs UTA3 - 0
Wvs TB7 - 4
W@ CBJ6 - 2
W@ DET6 - 2
Lvs TOR4 - 6
W@ CGY5 - 3
W@ SEA4 - 3
W@ STL3 - 2
Wvs PIT6 - 3
Wvs SJ8 - 3
Wvs MIN2 - 1
Wvs CHI2 - 1
W@ EDM6 - 0

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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