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Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-5) @ New Jersey Devils (16-8-1)
7:00 PM ET
Prudential Center
NJ -147
O/U 6.5
The Devils are second in the Metro Division at 16-8-1 with 33 points and playing excellent hockey. Jacob Markstrom has been solid in net for New Jersey this season. Jesper Bratt continues to be a key offensive contributor for the Devils.
Columbus comes in on a four-game losing streak, sitting at 11-9-5 with 27 points. They're 5th in the Metro and trending in the wrong direction. Zach Werenski leads the team in goals, assists, and points, carrying the offensive load. Jet Greaves gets the start in net with a 2.81 GAA and .901 save percentage.
Tonight is a special milestone as Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon will skate in his 1,000th career NHL game. These teams already met once this season with New Jersey winning 3-2 in Columbus' home opener. The Devils should handle business at home.
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Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-3) @ Philadelphia Flyers (13-10-3)
7:00 PM ET
Wells Fargo Center
PHI -143
O/U 6.0
This is the Battle of Pennsylvania and it always delivers drama. The Flyers sit at 13-10-3 in the Metropolitan Division with 29 points. They've won 5 of their last 6 games including a 3-game winning streak. Travis Konecny continues to lead the Flyers offensively, providing the scoring punch they need.
The Penguins are 14-7-3 but coming off a brutal 7-2 loss to Toronto. Sidney Crosby has 1,677 career points (9th all-time) and is averaging over a point per game this season. Tristan Jarry recently returned from injury and has been solid in net for Pittsburgh.
When these teams met on October 28, the Flyers won 3-2 in a shootout. These rivals have split their last 10 meetings at 5-5. The Flyers at home with momentum should get it done, but Crosby in a rivalry game is always dangerous.
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Winnipeg Jets (13-11-0) @ Buffalo Sabres (10-11-4)
7:30 PM ET
KeyBank Center
BUF -115
O/U 6.0
This is the featured nationally televised game on Prime, and it comes with a massive storyline. Connor Hellebuyck underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Saturday and is out 4-6 weeks. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner had been stellar with an 8-6-0 record, 2.51 GAA, and .913 save percentage in 14 games. Eric Comrie takes over in net, a massive downgrade for Winnipeg.
Buffalo gets a huge boost with Josh Norris returning to the lineup. Norris missed 24 games with an upper-body injury since getting hurt in the season opener. He'll center the top line with Zach Benson and Tage Thompson. The Sabres' penalty kill has been elite at 88.6%, ranking second in the league.
The Jets just snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, and now they lose their franchise goalie. Buffalo won a tight 3-2 shootout against Minnesota on Saturday. Without Hellebuyck, the Sabres should take advantage at home. This line has already moved toward Buffalo for good reason.
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Anaheim Ducks (15-9-1) @ St. Louis Blues (9-10-7)
8:00 PM ET
Enterprise Center
STL -155
O/U 6.0
The Ducks have been one of the surprise teams of the season at 15-9-1, sitting atop the Pacific Division with 31 points. They rank second in the entire league in goals scored. Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson have been excellent, helping lead this young core that's ahead of schedule in their rebuild.
St. Louis has struggled at 9-10-7 but has won their last two games including a 1-0 shutout against Utah. Jim Montgomery's squad ranks 27th in goals per game at just 2.6 and 28th in goals against at 3.4. Dylan Holloway has 3 goals and 2 assists in his career against the Ducks.
The Blues have won their last 10 games against Anaheim, including a 7-2 thrashing on March 16, 2025. Despite the Ducks' impressive season, they're 2-3-0 in their last 5 games and trying to snap a four-game road losing streak. The Blues have historically dominated this matchup and should continue that trend at home.
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Utah Hockey Club (12-11-3) @ San Jose Sharks (12-11-3)
10:30 PM ET
SAP Center
UTAH -162
O/U 6.0
This is a matchup of two teams with identical 12-11-3 records sitting at 27 points each. Utah's inaugural season has been impressive, as they became the first NHL expansion franchise to win 6 consecutive away games in their first year. Their 38 wins in the inaugural season ranks second all-time for expansion teams behind only Vegas' 51.
San Jose features rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, the 2024 first overall pick who has been the bright spot for the Sharks. The young center has shown flashes of brilliance and gives San Jose fans hope for the future. Celebrini has had success against Utah in their previous meetings this season.
Utah has Vitek Vanecek in net, who came to the team after winning the Stanley Cup with Florida as a backup. These teams have already met earlier this season. The road team is favored here, as Utah has been slightly better overall, but Celebrini at home against a team he's torched is dangerous.