NHL Predictions for 1/4/2026
Predictions generated by game simulations using goaltender matchups, team scoring trends, and special teams data. Updated throughout the day with the latest injury and lineup information.
| 1/4/2026 NHL Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date/Time | Matchup | Prediction | Actual | Result |
| 1/4/2026 2 PM |  Montreal Canadiens @ Dallas Stars  ML: +230 / -315Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 | Dallas Stars WIN 3.1-2.3 won 62.50% of sims, average margin of 0.8 | Montreal Canadiens wins 4-3 |   |
| 1/4/2026 3 PM |  Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets  ML: -720 / +450Spd: -3.5O/U: 9.5 | Columbus Blue Jackets WIN 3.3-2.9 won 55.21% of sims, average margin of 0.4 | Pittsburgh Penguins wins 5-4 | |
| 1/4/2026 5 PM |  Colorado Avalanche @ Florida Panthers  ML: +114 / -145Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 | Florida Panthers WIN 3.8-2.9 won 63.39% of sims, average margin of 0.9 | Florida Panthers wins 2-1 |   |
| 1/4/2026 7 PM |  Vegas Golden Knights @ Chicago Blackhawks  ML: +390 / -600Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 | Vegas Golden Knights WIN 3.0-2.7 won 51.09% of sims, average margin of 0.3 | Chicago Blackhawks wins 3-2 | |
| 1/4/2026 7 PM |  Carolina Hurricanes @ New Jersey Devils  ML: -110 / -120Spd: +1.5O/U: 6.5 | New Jersey Devils WIN 3.3-2.8 won 57.81% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Carolina Hurricanes wins 3-1 | |
Legend/Totals
| Correct Picks | 1 (20.0%) |
| Incorrect Picks | 4 (80.0%) |
| Final Margin within 1 Goal | 1 (20.0%) |
| Beat the Spread | 4 (80.0%) |
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