The Thursday NHL slate features the New Jersey Devils (27-24-2) hosting the Nashville Predators (24-23-5) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils rank 15th in the Eastern Conference with 56 points and the Predators are 11th in the Western Conference with 53 points.
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Devils vs. Predators: Jan. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 22.73% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.26% | 16th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 21.02% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 11th |
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Devils vs. Predators Top Players
Devils
- With 12 goals and 28 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's top contributors (40 points).
- Nico Hischier has 17 goals and 22 assists for New Jersey to compile 39 total points (0.7 per game).
- New Jersey's scoring effort is aided by Jack Hughes' 39 points. He's contributed 24 assists.
- In 28 games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (14-12-1) has given up 87 goals.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has recorded 18 goals and 33 assists in 52 games for Nashville, good for 51 points.
- Filip Forsberg has amassed 40 points this season, with 19 goals and 21 assists.
- Nashville's Luke Evangelista is among the leading scorers on the team with 38 total points (seven goals and 31 assists).
- Juuse Saros has a 20-17-4 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (38th in the league). He has 1,023 saves, and has allowed 120 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Devils vs. Predators Injury Report
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Stefan Noesen: Out (Knee),
Luke Hughes: Out (Shoulder),
Cody Glass: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Out (Lower Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 1/25/2026 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Senators | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Wild | - | Home |