NHL Predictions for 1/8/2026
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.
| 1/8/2026 NHL Games | ||||
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| Date/Time | Matchup | Prediction | Actual | Result |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Calgary Flames @ Boston Bruins  ML: -660 / +420Spd: -2.5O/U: 6.5 | Boston Bruins WIN 3.5-3.1 won 55.94% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Boston Bruins wins 4-1 |  |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Anaheim Ducks @ Carolina Hurricanes  ML: -110 / -120Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 | Carolina Hurricanes WIN 3.8-3.1 won 60.94% of sims, average margin of 0.7 | Carolina Hurricanes wins 5-2 |  |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Vancouver Canucks @ Detroit Red Wings  ML: -298 / +220Spd: -1.5O/U: 5.5 | Detroit Red Wings WIN 3.7-2.9 won 62.81% of sims, average margin of 0.8 | Detroit Red Wings wins 5-1 | |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Florida Panthers @ Montreal Canadiens  ML: -540 / +360Spd: -2.5O/U: 6.5 | Montreal Canadiens WIN 2.9-2.4 won 57.81% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Montreal Canadiens wins 6-2 | |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Buffalo Sabres @ New York Rangers  ML: +190 / -250Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 | New York Rangers WIN 3.0-2.9 won 52.26% of sims, average margin of 0.1 | Buffalo Sabres wins 5-2 |  |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers  ML: -280 / +210Spd: -1.5O/U: 4.5 | Toronto Maple Leafs WIN 3.0-2.9 won 50.39% of sims, average margin of 0.1 | Toronto Maple Leafs wins 2-1 |  |
| 1/8/2026 7 PM |  New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins  ML: -250 / +190Spd: -1.5O/U: 5.5 | Pittsburgh Penguins WIN 3.2-2.7 won 59.28% of sims, average margin of 0.5 | Pittsburgh Penguins wins 4-1 | |
| 1/8/2026 8 PM |  New York Islanders @ Nashville Predators  ML: -125 / -105Spd: -1.5O/U: 4.5 | Nashville Predators WIN 3.1-2.8 won 56.63% of sims, average margin of 0.3 | Nashville Predators wins 2-1 | |
| 1/8/2026 8 PM |  Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets  ML: -360 / +260Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 | Winnipeg Jets WIN 3.6-2.5 won 65.21% of sims, average margin of 1.1 | Edmonton Oilers wins 4-3 | |
| 1/8/2026 9 PM |  Ottawa Senators @ Colorado Avalanche  ML: -1750 / +850Spd: -2.5O/U: 6.5 | Colorado Avalanche WIN 4.0-3.1 won 61.72% of sims, average margin of 0.9 | Colorado Avalanche wins 8-2 | |
| 1/8/2026 10 PM |  Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken  ML: +142 / -170Spd: +1.5O/U: 5.5 | Seattle Kraken WIN 3.6-2.9 won 60.61% of sims, average margin of 0.7 | Minnesota Wild wins 3-2 | |
| 1/8/2026 10 PM |  Columbus Blue Jackets @ Vegas Golden Knights  ML: -135 / +114Spd: -1.5O/U: 6.5 | Vegas Golden Knights WIN 3.6-2.7 won 61.17% of sims, average margin of 0.8 | Vegas Golden Knights wins 5-3 | |
Legend/Totals
| Correct Picks | 9 (75.0%) |
| Incorrect Picks | 3 (25.0%) |
| Final Margin within 1 Goal | 2 (16.7%) |
| Beat the Spread | 5 (41.7%) |
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