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Thursday’s NHL slate was packed with milestone moments and betting edges. Patrick Kane made history in Detroit, Buffalo extended its scorching run, and the Oilers added to Winnipeg’s losing streak. There were plenty of late-game swings, momentum shifts, and goaltending performances that shaped results for bettors.
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Top Takeaways
- Kane Hits 500 – Patrick Kane scored his 500th career goal and helped lead Detroit to a dominant home win over Vancouver.
- Sabres Keep Rolling – Buffalo took down the Rangers in New York for its 12th win in 13 games.
- Oilers Extend Jets’ Slide – McDavid extended his point streak to 17 games as Edmonton made it 11 straight losses for Winnipeg.
- Vegas Rallies Again – The Golden Knights erased a 2–0 hole with five straight goals to beat Columbus.
- Leafs Still Own Philly – Toronto’s OT win made it 13 of 14 against the Flyers.
- Preds Stay Hot at Home – Nashville edged the Islanders in a shootout and continues to trend up.
NHL Game Recaps
The January 9 slate delivered strong betting signals across the board — milestone goals, dominant periods, and special teams that changed momentum. From veteran legends like Kane to young contributors stepping up in big spots, here’s how every matchup played out from a bettor’s perspective.
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Canucks vs Red Wings Recap: Red Wings win 5–1
Patrick Kane scored in the first period and then netted his 500th goal late to seal the win. Axel Sandin-Pellikka, J.T. Compher, and Lucas Raymond also scored for Detroit.
The Red Wings controlled from start to finish, and Vancouver never found rhythm. Kane’s milestone came on an empty-netter with 3:53 remaining as Detroit closed it out cleanly.
Flames vs Bruins Recap: Bruins win 4–1
Boston scored two goals in each of the first two periods and never let Calgary back in. Sean Kuraly and Elias Lindholm lit the lamp early.
The Bruins set the tone in the opening frame and never eased up. Joonas Korpisalo made 28 saves to lock it down, and Calgary couldn’t crack the defensive setup.
Devils vs Penguins Recap: Penguins win 4–1
Evgeni Malkin returned after missing 15 games and scored on a 5-on-3 late in the second period. Erik Karlsson had a goal and added his 699th career assist.
Pittsburgh capitalized on special teams and carried that edge through the third. New Jersey’s lone goal came too late to mount any comeback.
Islanders vs Predators Recap: Predators win 2–1 (SO)
Filip Forsberg netted the only shootout goal, and Juuse Saros stopped 30 shots in regulation and all three in the shootout.
Nashville got its lone regulation goal from Ryan O’Reilly shorthanded. The Islanders stayed in it but came up short in the extra session.
Wild vs Kraken Recap: Wild win 3–2 (OT)
Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:09 of overtime, capping off a tight road win. Brock Faber and Ryan Hartman also scored.
Minnesota finished a seven-game trip with a 4-1-2 record and held off a Kraken team that extended its point streak to 10 but had its win streak snapped.
Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights Recap: Golden Knights win 5–3
Vegas rallied from a 2-0 deficit behind two goals from Reilly Smith and three points from Mark Stone.
Columbus had a strong start, but the Golden Knights flipped momentum in the second period. Goaltending depth held the lead late.
Panthers vs Canadiens Recap: Canadiens win 6–2
Alexandre Texier recorded his first career hat trick and led the Habs to their third straight win. Montreal had six players with multi-point nights.
Florida’s scoring slump continued, and the Canadiens jumped ahead early. Sergei Bobrovsky struggled, and Montreal poured it on.
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Ducks vs Hurricanes Recap: Hurricanes win 5–2
Jalen Chatfield’s late second-period goal gave Carolina the lead for good. Five different skaters scored.
Anaheim has now dropped eight straight and couldn’t generate much despite goals from Poehling and Granlund.
Maple Leafs vs Flyers Recap: Maple Leafs win 2–1 (OT)
Easton Cowan scored the OT winner, and Dennis Hildeby made 22 saves. Scott Laughton had a goal and dominated in the faceoff circle.
Toronto continues to dominate this matchup. Philadelphia lost Travis Konecny midgame and couldn’t finish late chances.
Rangers vs Sabres Recap: Sabres win 5–2
Jason Zucker’s power-play goal held up as the game-winner, and Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his return.
Buffalo never trailed and struck early in both periods. The Sabres are on one of the league’s best current runs.
Oilers vs Jets Recap: Oilers win 4–3
Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 17 games, and Evan Bouchard had a goal and assist.
Edmonton built a multi-goal lead and held on late. Winnipeg has now lost 11 straight and couldn’t dig out despite three different scorers.
Senators vs Avalanche Recap: Avalanche win 8–2
Colorado exploded for six goals in the second period, led by Brock Nelson’s two-goal effort and Josh Manson’s four-point night.
The game flipped in less than seven minutes during the second. Ottawa was overwhelmed by Colorado’s depth and pace.
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