NHL1/29/2026
Scheduled
TIME:7:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Lenovo Center
LOCATION:Raleigh, NC
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UTA
26-20.520
Away Team
4th in Central DivisionLast5: W4L1
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31-16.596
CAR
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Home Team
1st in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W3L2

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're diving headfirst into what promises to be a thrilling encounter on January 29th, 2026. The Utah Hockey Club, affectionately known as UTA, is heading into enemy territory to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes, or CAR, in a regular season clash that's got the league buzzing.

Now, looking at the current season, both these squads have been carving their own paths. UTA, as the road warriors in this matchup, have shown flashes of brilliance, proving they can compete with the best. They've been battling hard, showcasing grit and determination that makes them a tough out for any opponent.

On the other side, CAR, playing on home ice, will be looking to leverage that familiar roar of the crowd. They've been a consistent force, known for their speed, skill, and a relentless offensive attack that can put teams on their heels in a hurry.

With the betting lines still taking shape, the intrigue is palpable. This isn't just another game; it's a statement opportunity for both UTA and CAR. Will the Utah Hockey Club silence the home crowd and steal crucial points? Or will the Carolina Hurricanes assert their dominance and make a statement in front of their passionate fanbase?

One thing's for sure: when these two hit the ice, expect fireworks. It's a battle of wills, a test of strategy, and a showcase of pure hockey talent. Don't miss a second of this one – it's going to be electric!

AI Matchup Overview

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Looking at the recent matchups, the Carolina Hurricanes have had the upper hand against the Utah Jazz. In the two games provided from the 2025 season, Carolina secured a decisive 7-3 victory at home and a 4-1 win on the road. This suggests a strong offensive capability for the Hurricanes, particularly in their home arena, and a solid defensive performance that has limited the Jazz's scoring. The scoring patterns show Carolina consistently putting up multiple goals, while Utah has struggled to find the back of the net against them. The Hurricanes have demonstrated an ability to control the game and capitalize on opportunities, including power play goals, which has been a key factor in their success. Given this recent history, Carolina appears to have a significant advantage.

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Injury Report

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Starters

Logan Cooley
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Lower Body injury

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Player Statistics

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Dylan Guenther
Dylan Guenther
RW • #11
Goals
24
Assists
19
Shots On Goal
164
Power Play Goals
4
Nick Schmaltz
Nick Schmaltz
C • #8
Goals
18
Assists
28
Shots On Goal
121
Power Play Goals
4
JJ Peterka
JJ Peterka
RW • #77
Goals
17
Assists
16
Shots On Goal
104
Power Play Goals
2
Clayton Keller
Clayton Keller
RW • #9
Goals
15
Assists
34
Shots On Goal
138
Power Play Goals
1
Logan Cooley
Logan Cooley
C • #92
Goals
14
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
59
Power Play Goals
3
Short Handed Goals
1
Lawson Crouse
Lawson Crouse
LW • #67
Goals
13
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
84
Short Handed Goals
1
Michael Carcone
Michael Carcone
LW • #53
Goals
9
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
96
Power Play Goals
1
Mikhail Sergachev
Mikhail Sergachev
D • #98
Goals
7
Assists
26
Shots On Goal
103
Power Play Goals
3
Jack McBain
Jack McBain
C • #22
Goals
6
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
74
Barrett Hayton
Barrett Hayton
C • #27
Goals
5
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
72
Power Play Goals
3

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Seth Jarvis
Seth Jarvis
C • #24
Goals
22
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
140
Power Play Goals
3
Short Handed Goals
3
Sebastian Aho
Sebastian Aho
C • #20
Goals
17
Assists
35
Shots On Goal
116
Power Play Goals
4
Short Handed Goals
1
Andrei Svechnikov
Andrei Svechnikov
RW • #37
Goals
17
Assists
25
Shots On Goal
139
Power Play Goals
5
Jackson Blake
Jackson Blake
RW • #53
Goals
16
Assists
14
Shots On Goal
110
Power Play Goals
3
Nikolaj Ehlers
Nikolaj Ehlers
LW • #27
Goals
14
Assists
25
Shots On Goal
128
Power Play Goals
5
Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal
C • #11
Goals
11
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
66
Power Play Goals
2
Taylor Hall
Taylor Hall
LW • #71
Goals
11
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
84
Power Play Goals
3
Eric Robinson
Eric Robinson
LW • #50
Goals
10
Assists
5
Shots On Goal
59
Logan Stankoven
Logan Stankoven
C • #22
Goals
10
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
102
Jordan Martinook
Jordan Martinook
LW • #48
Goals
7
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
66
Short Handed Goals
1

Current Season Games

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Wvs PHI5 - 4
Wvs SEA6 - 3
Wvs DAL2 - 1
Wvs TOR6 - 1
Lvs CBJ2 - 3
Wvs STL4 - 2
Wvs OTT3 - 1
W@ NYR3 - 2
L@ NJ1 - 4
W@ NYI7 - 2
Lvs NAS3 - 4
L@ COL0 - 1
Wvs WPG4 - 3
Lvs NJ1 - 2
W@ DET4 - 1
L@ BOS1 - 4
W@ PIT5 - 4
Wvs SEA5 - 3
Lvs FLA3 - 4
Lvs LA2 - 4
L@ CGY0 - 2
W@ VAN4 - 1
W@ ANA7 - 0
L@ SJ3 - 6
L@ STL0 - 1
L@ DAL3 - 4
Lvs MON3 - 4
Wvs VEG5 - 1
Wvs NYR3 - 2
Lvs VEG1 - 4
L@ SJ2 - 3
L@ ANA2 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 3
Wvs BUF5 - 2
L@ OTT2 - 4
L@ MON2 - 6
L@ TOR3 - 5
W@ BUF2 - 1
Lvs TB2 - 4
L@ EDM3 - 6
W@ WPG3 - 2
W@ MIN6 - 2
W@ STL7 - 4
Wvs COL4 - 3
Wvs BOS3 - 2
Wvs SJ6 - 3
Wvs CGY3 - 1
L@ CHI1 - 3
W@ NAS3 - 2
L@ COL1 - 2

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Wvs BUF2 - 1
W@ NJ4 - 1
Wvs FLA9 - 1
L@ STL0 - 3
L@ DET3 - 4
Wvs SEA3 - 2
Wvs ANA5 - 2
Wvs DAL6 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 1
Lvs COL3 - 5
Lvs MON5 - 7
L@ PIT1 - 5
Wvs NYR3 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
Lvs FLA2 - 5
L@ TB4 - 6
W@ NAS4 - 1
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Lvs SJ1 - 4
Wvs NAS6 - 3
Lvs TOR1 - 5
Wvs CGY1 - 0
Wvs WPG5 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 4
L@ BUF1 - 4
W@ WPG4 - 3
W@ BOS3 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs VAN4 - 3
Lvs WAS1 - 4
W@ TOR5 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 3
Wvs MIN4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0
L@ BOS1 - 2
Wvs NYI6 - 2
Lvs VEG3 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 3
L@ VEG1 - 4
W@ LA4 - 3
W@ ANA4 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
Wvs PHI4 - 3
Wvs NJ6 - 3

Previous Season Games

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L@ STL1 - 6
W@ NAS7 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
Wvs SEA7 - 1
Wvs WPG4 - 1
Lvs LA2 - 4
Wvs CGY3 - 1
W@ CHI5 - 2
L@ FLA1 - 2
L@ TB0 - 8
Lvs DET1 - 5
Wvs TB6 - 4
Wvs BUF5 - 2
L@ EDM1 - 7
W@ VAN3 - 1
L@ SEA2 - 4
Wvs ANA3 - 2
L@ CHI3 - 4
W@ DET4 - 2
Lvs NJ1 - 3
Wvs MIN6 - 1
Wvs CHI2 - 1
Wvs VAN2 - 1
L@ LA3 - 5
L@ CAR3 - 7
W@ CBJ3 - 2
Wvs PHI3 - 2
Lvs STL1 - 2
Lvs CBJ2 - 3
Lvs PIT2 - 3
L@ OTT1 - 3
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ MIN4 - 0
Wvs WPG5 - 2
Wvs STL4 - 2
Lvs NYR3 - 5
Lvs MON3 - 5
Lvs NYI1 - 2
Wvs SJ2 - 1
Lvs FLA1 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
W@ CGY5 - 3
L@ EDM1 - 4
L@ SEA2 - 5
Lvs COL1 - 4
Lvs DAL2 - 3
W@ MIN2 - 1
Wvs VAN3 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 3
W@ COL4 - 1
W@ PHI4 - 2
W@ BUF5 - 2
Lvs DAL1 - 2
W@ VEG6 - 0
Lvs EDM3 - 4
W@ MON3 - 2
L@ TOR2 - 3
W@ PIT6 - 1
L@ BOS0 - 1
Lvs WAS2 - 6
Lvs VEG2 - 4
Wvs CAR4 - 1
L@ NAS0 - 4
W@ STL4 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
L@ VEG3 - 4
Wvs CGY5 - 1
Lvs SJ4 - 5
L@ LA2 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 5
Lvs OTT0 - 4
Wvs BOS2 - 1
L@ ANA4 - 5
L@ NJ0 - 3
W@ NYR6 - 5
W@ NYI5 - 4
Wvs CHI5 - 2

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Lvs FLA3 - 5
W@ FLA3 - 0
L@ FLA2 - 6
Lvs FLA0 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
W@ WAS3 - 1
Wvs WAS5 - 2
Wvs WAS4 - 0
L@ WAS1 - 3
W@ WAS2 - 1
Wvs NJ5 - 4
W@ NJ5 - 2
L@ NJ2 - 3
Wvs NJ3 - 1
Wvs NJ4 - 1
L@ TB2 - 3
L@ OTT5 - 7
L@ MON2 - 4
Lvs TOR1 - 4
Wvs NYR7 - 3
L@ BUF0 - 3
L@ BOS1 - 5
L@ DET3 - 5
Wvs WAS5 - 1
Wvs NYI6 - 4
Wvs MON4 - 1
Lvs NAS1 - 3
W@ ANA5 - 2
L@ LA2 - 7
W@ SJ3 - 1
W@ PHI5 - 0
Wvs DET4 - 2
Wvs TB4 - 1
Wvs WPG4 - 2
Wvs BOS3 - 2
W@ DET2 - 1
Wvs CGY2 - 1
Lvs EDM1 - 3
Wvs BUF5 - 2
L@ MON0 - 4
L@ TOR3 - 6
Wvs UTA7 - 3
L@ MIN1 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
Lvs LA2 - 4
Wvs CHI3 - 2
W@ NYR4 - 0
L@ NYI2 - 3
Wvs CBJ7 - 4
W@ DAL2 - 1
W@ CHI4 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
L@ BUF2 - 4
Lvs ANA2 - 3
Wvs VAN2 - 0
Wvs TOR6 - 3
Wvs PIT4 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 4
W@ FLA3 - 1
Wvs NJ5 - 2
L@ NJ2 - 4
L@ NAS2 - 5
W@ NYR3 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 3
Wvs NYI4 - 0
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Lvs OTT0 - 3
Wvs SJ3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs COL5 - 3
Lvs SEA2 - 4
L@ FLA0 - 6
Lvs FLA3 - 6
Wvs NYR4 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 4
L@ NJ2 - 4
W@ PHI4 - 1
Wvs STL4 - 1
Wvs OTT4 - 0
L@ UTA1 - 4
W@ VEG5 - 2
L@ COL4 - 6
Wvs PIT5 - 1
Wvs PHI6 - 4
Wvs WAS4 - 2
Wvs BOS8 - 2
W@ VAN4 - 3
W@ SEA4 - 1
W@ CGY4 - 2
W@ EDM3 - 2
L@ STL3 - 4
W@ PIT4 - 1
Wvs NJ4 - 2
Lvs TB1 - 4