The New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) carry a three-game road win streak into a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5) on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 outings for the Canucks (1-8-1), their offense has put up 18 goals while their defense has allowed 41 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (13.8%).
Devils vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Canucks 4, Devils 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+124)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have a 26-22-2 record overall, with a 9-2-11 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 18 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-2 record (good for 26 points).
- In the 11 games this season the Devils recorded only one goal, they went 2-9-0 (four points).
- New Jersey has taken nine points from the six games this season when it scored two goals (4-1-1 record).
- The Devils are 20-7-1 in the 28 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 41 points).
- In the 17 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-2 to record 22 points.
- In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 11-16-2 (24 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 13-4-0 (26 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (17-28-5 overall) have posted a record of 6-5-11 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 17 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
- This season the Canucks registered just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- When Vancouver has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-8-1 record).
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals 25 times, earning 31 points from those matchups (14-8-3).
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-13-2 (eight points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 14-14-3 to record 31 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.56 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 28th |
| 15th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 32nd |
| 5th | 29.5 | Shots | 26.8 | 23rd |
| 15th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 29th |
| 15th | 20.33% | Power Play % | 19.25% | 20th |
| 21st | 77.95% | Penalty Kill % | 71.34% | 32nd |
Devils vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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