NHL Previews

Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Game Preview The Colorado Avalanche visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at the Bell Centre on ESPN+. Colorado is 35-7-9 and still sitting on top of the league picture, but they’ve hit a real wobble with only two wins in their last seven (2-3-2). Montreal is 29-17-7, holding

New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Game Preview The New York Islanders head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 29-19-5 and pushing for position in the Metro. The Rangers are 22-26-6 and stuck in a spiral that’s forced the organization to

Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Game Preview The Los Angeles Kings visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buffalo is 30-17-5 and playing its best hockey in years, winning 19 of the last 23 and pushing toward a playoff spot that’s felt like a

Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues Game Preview The Florida Panthers head to Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Florida is 28-21-3 and living out of a suitcase right now, with this game marking the 10th road date in a 12-game span. St.

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game Preview The Washington Capitals head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Washington comes in at 25-22-7 and is trying to stop a slide that’s gotten uncomfortable. Detroit is 32-17-5, sitting near the top of

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Chicago is 21-24-9 and searching for answers after letting a big lead slip in its last game. Pittsburgh is 26-14-11 and has been rolling since the break,

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Preview The Winnipeg Jets head to Benchmark International Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Winnipeg is 21-24-7 and trying to build something off a 4-3 win in New Jersey that at least looked like a team playing with some structure again.

Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils Game Preview The Nashville Predators head to Prudential Center to face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Nashville is 24-24-5 and drifting back toward the gray area of the standings after a strong stretch earlier in the season. New Jersey is 27-24-2 and dealing with

Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview The Utah Mammoth head to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Lenovo Center. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Utah is 28-21-4 and closing out its last road game until March, which is a pretty unique scheduling angle. Carolina is 32-15-5 and sitting first