NHL1/29/2026
Scheduled
TIME:7:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Prudential Center
LOCATION:Newark, NJ
NAS logo
NAS
24-22.480
Away Team
5th in Central DivisionLast5: W3L2
00
26-22.520
NJ
NJ logo
Home Team
5th in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W4L1

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're about to dive headfirst into what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Mark your calendars for January 29th, 2026, because the Nashville Predators are heading north to face the New Jersey Devils!

Now, this isn't just any regular season tilt. We're deep into the 2025-2026 campaign, and both these squads are looking to solidify their positions. The Predators, traveling as the away team, have shown flashes of brilliance this season, proving they can compete with the league's best. They've got the speed, they've got the grit, and they'll be looking to steal two crucial points on the road.

But let's not forget the home ice advantage for the Devils. New Jersey, playing in front of their passionate fanbase, will be eager to assert their dominance. They've been building something special, and a victory against a team like Nashville would be a significant statement as we approach the latter half of the season.

With the betting lines still to be finalized, this matchup is truly a toss-up, and that's exactly what makes it so exciting! We're expecting a hard-fought battle, a chess match on ice, where every shift, every save, and every goal will matter. Will the Predators' road warrior mentality prevail, or will the Devils defend their home turf with ferocity? Tune in on January 29th to find out! This is one you won't want to miss!

AI Matchup Overview

AI Projected Winner
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NJ

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Looking at the recent matchups between these two teams, the home team has had the upper hand. In the last two meetings, the home team has secured victories. Specifically, in the 2025 season, the New Jersey Devils (NJ) defeated the Nashville Predators (NAS) 5-0 on February 23rd. Prior to that, on November 25th, 2024, the Devils also beat the Predators 5-2. This suggests a scoring advantage for the home team in these recent encounters, with the Devils outscoring the Predators 10-2 across these two games. The Devils have demonstrated a strong offensive capability, particularly in their recent home victory where they shut out the Predators. The Predators, while competitive, have struggled to find the back of the net against this opponent in their recent history.

Previous Matchups

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Injury Report

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Starters

Luke Hughes
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Shoulder injury

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Player Statistics

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Steven Stamkos
Steven Stamkos
C • #91
Goals
24
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
119
Power Play Goals
7
Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg
LW • #9
Goals
19
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
150
Power Play Goals
3
Ryan O'Reilly
Ryan O'Reilly
C • #90
Goals
18
Assists
32
Shots On Goal
90
Power Play Goals
2
Short Handed Goals
2
Michael Bunting
Michael Bunting
LW • #58
Goals
12
Assists
17
Shots On Goal
86
Power Play Goals
4
Roman Josi
Roman Josi
D • #59
Goals
8
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
101
Power Play Goals
3
Erik Haula
Erik Haula
LW • #56
Goals
8
Assists
17
Shots On Goal
80
Power Play Goals
2
Jonathan Marchessault
Jonathan Marchessault
C • #81
Goals
8
Assists
3
Shots On Goal
67
Power Play Goals
4
Matthew Wood
LW • #71
Goals
8
Assists
7
Shots On Goal
62
Power Play Goals
2
Luke Evangelista
Luke Evangelista
RW • #77
Goals
7
Assists
30
Shots On Goal
109
Power Play Goals
1
Cole Smith
Cole Smith
LW • #36
Goals
6
Assists
2
Shots On Goal
45

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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

NAS logoNAS

Wvs OTT5 - 3
Lvs BUF3 - 5
L@ VEG2 - 7
W@ COL7 - 3
Wvs EDM4 - 3
Wvs WAS3 - 2
Lvs CHI0 - 3
L@ EDM2 - 6
W@ CGY4 - 3
L@ SEA1 - 4
W@ VEG4 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 3
L@ STL2 - 3
W@ MIN3 - 2
Wvs NYR2 - 1
Wvs TOR5 - 3
Lvs CAR1 - 4
W@ STL5 - 2
L@ COL2 - 4
Wvs STL7 - 2
L@ CAR3 - 6
W@ FLA2 - 1
Wvs CGY5 - 1
Lvs WPG2 - 5
W@ CHI4 - 3
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs FLA3 - 8
Lvs COL0 - 3
L@ PIT0 - 4
Wvs PIT2 - 1
L@ NYR3 - 6
Lvs DAL4 - 5
Lvs PHI1 - 3
L@ MIN2 - 3
Lvs VAN4 - 5
Wvs CGY4 - 2
L@ PHI1 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs DAL2 - 3
Wvs VAN2 - 1
Lvs ANA2 - 5
L@ WPG1 - 4
L@ MON2 - 3
L@ TOR4 - 7
W@ OTT4 - 1
Lvs UTA2 - 3
Wvs CBJ2 - 1

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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

NAS logoNAS

Wvs DAL5 - 1
Lvs UTA3 - 7
L@ VEG3 - 5
Wvs NYI7 - 6
Lvs MON1 - 2
L@ DAL1 - 5
L@ CBJ4 - 8
L@ PHI1 - 2
Lvs VEG1 - 3
Lvs STL2 - 3
W@ CAR3 - 1
L@ STL1 - 4
Wvs TOR5 - 2
Lvs ANA1 - 4
Lvs STL1 - 4
L@ LA0 - 1
L@ ANA1 - 2
W@ SJ3 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 2
Wvs SEA5 - 3
W@ BOS6 - 3
L@ NYR0 - 4
L@ NYI4 - 7
Wvs WPG2 - 1
Lvs FLA1 - 4
Lvs NJ0 - 5
Wvs COL2 - 1
Wvs BUF6 - 4
L@ CHI2 - 6
Lvs OTT2 - 5
L@ PIT0 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 4
Lvs VAN1 - 3
L@ ANA2 - 5
W@ SJ6 - 5
Wvs SJ7 - 5
Wvs MIN6 - 2
Wvs VEG5 - 3
Lvs WAS1 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ CGY4 - 1
W@ VAN3 - 0
L@ MIN3 - 5
L@ WPG0 - 3
L@ STL4 - 7
Wvs CAR5 - 2
Wvs LA3 - 2
Lvs PIT4 - 5
Wvs NYR2 - 0
L@ COL2 - 5
W@ DAL4 - 1
Lvs CGY3 - 4
L@ OTT1 - 3
L@ MON0 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 3
L@ MIN2 - 3
Lvs TB2 - 3
Lvs PHI2 - 3
L@ NJ2 - 5
Wvs WPG4 - 1
L@ SEA0 - 3
W@ VAN5 - 3
L@ CGY0 - 2
L@ EDM2 - 3
L@ COL2 - 3
Wvs UTA4 - 0
L@ FLA2 - 6
L@ WAS2 - 3
Lvs LA0 - 3
Wvs COL5 - 2
Lvs EDM1 - 5
L@ TB2 - 3
Wvs CBJ4 - 3
W@ CHI3 - 2
Wvs BOS4 - 0
Lvs DET2 - 5
Lvs EDM2 - 4
Lvs SEA3 - 7
L@ DET0 - 3
Lvs DAL3 - 4

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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