The St. Louis Blues face the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

High-scoring affairs have been the norm when Jonathan Quick is manning the cage, and our expert NHL predictions don't see that changing Saturday at TD Garden.

It’s a rivalry matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

The Predators were holding fort in the NHL’s basement, and Barry Trotz’s roster construction was coming under fire as his high-profile veterans Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly, Brady Skjei and Jonathan Marchessault, were failing to deliver wins.

The New York Rangers spoiled the party in Miami, beating the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic, 5-1. Big performances from the trio of Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin fueled the victory as the Rangers picked up an enormous win in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Utah Mammoth will host the event at Rice-Eccles Stadium, home of the Utah Utes football team, owner Ryan Smith confirmed on Wednesday. The Mammoth will take on the Colorado Avalanche in the 18th rendition of the Winter Classic.

Alex Ovechkin is not yet done setting records as his two-goal night in the Capitals' win over the Ducks has him making history again.

The Dallas Stars face the Washington Capitals in an NHL game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.