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Sunday’s NHL slate was all about sharp execution — and familiar results. Vegas stayed perfect in San Jose, Boston locked in defensively, and Winnipeg built on momentum. A few scoring bursts decided the board, while others came down to one play or late-game goaltending. Here’s what bettors need to know.
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Colorado Avalanche
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Los Angeles Kings
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Jan 12, 2026 22:10 EST
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Top Takeaways
- Vegas keeps dominating San Jose: The Golden Knights moved to 31-2-5 all-time vs the Sharks after a 7-2 blowout on the road. Bettors backing the road chalk cashed easily.
- Boston gets it done with defense: Korpisalo’s 27-save shutout helped cash unders and tight moneyline plays. Arvidsson’s early goal held up.
- Jets stay hot, but barely: Winnipeg’s 4-3 win over New Jersey was close throughout, but Pearson’s third-period strike held. Jets trending back after long slide.
- Josi lifts Predators late: A two-point night from the captain gave Nashville just enough to edge the Caps. Ovechkin stayed hot but couldn’t push Washington to a win.
- Overtime shocker in Salt Lake: Columbus ended its skid on an OT power-play winner. Total landed exactly on five for most books.
NHL Game Recaps
Sunday’s NHL slate delivered a bit of everything: elite shot-making, milestone nights, and a few tight goaltending duels. Vegas cashed easily as road favorites in a lopsided rivalry game, while Boston grinded out a rare 1-0 result in a defensive clinic. Winnipeg built some betting momentum, and Columbus shocked Utah in OT to halt a skid. Here’s how each result played out for bettors, with key takeaways from every game.
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Golden Knights vs Sharks Recap: Vegas wins 7-2
Tomas Hertl exploded for five points — two goals and three assists — in his best NHL performance to date, and Jack Eichel added two more as Vegas buried the Sharks for the third time this season. It was never close.
The Golden Knights led 4-1 after two periods and kept pouring it on. They’ve now won 11 straight over San Jose and improved to a ridiculous 16-0-3 all-time at SAP Center. Carl Lindbom made 18 saves in his second career win. Bettors who tailed Vegas on the puck line or overs were never in doubt.
Jets vs Devils Recap: Winnipeg wins 4-3
The Jets followed up their skid-snapping win with another tight one at home, getting goals from four different skaters and just enough goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck (24 saves).
Tanner Pearson’s go-ahead goal in the third was the only score of the final period, and it held. Winnipeg led 3-2 after two and tightened up. Alex Iafallo, Jonathan Toews, and Gabriel Vilardi also scored. The Devils saw two goals from Cody Glass and a pair of assists from Jack and Luke Hughes, but couldn’t generate enough late pressure.
Bruins vs Penguins Recap: Boston wins 1-0
Boston leaned on elite defensive structure and 27 saves from Joonas Korpisalo to edge Pittsburgh in a 1-0 shutout — the Bruins’ first of the season.
Viktor Arvidsson’s rebound goal off a Henri Jokiharju point shot 11 minutes into the first held the rest of the way. Boston had six power plays and couldn’t convert, but the PK stood tall and closed out the win. Pittsburgh had the edge in shots but lacked quality chances down the stretch.
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Predators vs Capitals Recap: Nashville wins 3-2
Roman Josi was the difference, posting a goal and two assists to help Nashville outlast a late push from Washington. Justus Annunen made 28 saves to anchor the win.
Steven Stamkos added his 601st career goal and an assist, tying him for 21st in NHL history. But the Caps — despite goals from Alex Ovechkin (fifth in four games) and Ethen Frank — couldn’t finish the comeback. Lindgren allowed three goals on 21 shots, and Washington’s late 6-on-5 push came up empty.
Blue Jackets vs Mammoth Recap: Columbus wins 3-2 (OT)
Dmitri Voronkov redirected a power-play feed in overtime to give Columbus a surprise win in Salt Lake City. It snapped a four-game losing streak for the Jackets.
The Blue Jackets led early, trailed 2-1, and tied it late before cashing the game-winner on a 4-on-3 power play just over a minute into OT. Mikael Pyyhtia and Charlie Coyle had the regulation goals, while Jet Greaves stopped 25 shots. For Utah, Mikhail Sergachev and Jack McBain scored, and Clayton Keller tallied two assists, but it wasn’t enough.
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