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Wednesday’s NHL board delivered late-game swings, special teams edges, and some much-needed wins for streaky teams. The Sharks pulled off an OT stunner, the Blackhawks kept rolling with a dominant special teams effort, and Dallas finally got the defensive game it needed. Bettors saw everything from buzzer-beaters to bounce-back spots hit.
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Phoenix Suns
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New York Knicks
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Jan 09, 2026 21:10 EST
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+1.50 -105
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-1.50 -115
o+230.50-110
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+110
Moneyline
-130
Memphis Grizzlies
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Jan 09, 2026 20:10 EST
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+3.50 -106
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-3.50 -114
o+234.50-110
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+146
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-175
Top Takeaways
- Celebrini extends his heater. Goal, assist, and the OT feed to Eklund helped San Jose steal one after trailing late.
- Habs stay hot. Montreal’s 7-1-2 stretch continued with Texier’s breakout and another strong effort from Fowler in net.
- Chicago’s special teams dominated. 3-for-4 on the PP and four players with multi-point nights fueled a fourth straight win.
- Utah wins despite the shot chart. Vejmelka’s 32 saves bailed out the Mammoth, who got outshot 33-21 but controlled key moments.
- Stars finally close one out. Dallas snapped its six-game skid with cleaner puck movement and big saves from DeSmith.
NHL Game Recaps
Sharks vs Kings Recap: Sharks win 4-3 (OT)
Eklund buried the winner off Celebrini’s OT assist, capping a wild comeback for San Jose. Celebrini had 3 points and extended his point streak to 12.
The Sharks tied it late with the goalie pulled before finishing it on a 2-on-1. Kings had just taken the lead with 2:10 left in regulation but couldn’t finish the job.
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Canadiens vs Flames Recap: Canadiens win 4-1
Texier tallied a goal and two assists in his first career 3-point night, helping Montreal stay hot at home.
Fowler made 28 stops, and the Canadiens added goals from Hutson and Kapanen. Calgary has now dropped three straight as the offense sputtered again.
Blackhawks vs Blues Recap: Blackhawks win 7-3
Chicago scored four in the second and buried the Blues with special teams and forechecking pressure.
Knight stopped 27 and four skaters had multi-point nights. The Blackhawks have now won four in a row—their longest streak this season.
Mammoth vs Senators Recap: Mammoth win 3-1
Utah survived a low-event, grind-it-out game behind Vejmelka’s 32 saves.
Crouse, Marino, and But scored, while Keller added two assists. Ottawa’s lone goal came from Greig, but the Senators lacked finishing quality.
Stars vs Capitals Recap: Stars win 4-1
Faksa scored short-handed, Steel added two points, and DeSmith anchored Dallas to its first win in seven tries.
Ovechkin’s late goal spoiled the shutout, but the Stars controlled tempo most of the way and finally defended their own zone.
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