The Raleigh-based Hurricanes have won three straight games and gone 7-2-1 in their last 10 to assume their usual spots atop the Metropolitan Division and in the upper echelon of B/R's NHL Power Rankings, where they climbed one ladder rung from fourth to third after this week's voting.

Sportsnet Pacific, MSG Sports Network Radio: Sportsnet 650 MATCH-UP INFO - Tonight marks the second and final meeting between the Canucks and Devils this season: Dec. 14 (road, 2-1 W) and Jan. 23 (home).

Sometimes, you need a change of scenery. That certainly is the case for two goalies who were cast off from the Oilers and Canucks.

The Vancouver Canucks host the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Arena on Friday night as the Canucks hit the halfway point of their eight-game homestand. Friday’s game will be the second and final match of the season between the Canucks and Devils.

The Canucks present Jack Hughes with a favorable matchup, and our NHL expert expects the Devils superstar to take advantage. Free NHL player prop picks for Friday, January 23, 2026.

The Detroit Red Wings are in a fantastic spot right now. At the time of this writing, they have a 31-16-4 record and are in second place in the Atlantic Division standings. With this, there is certainly a good chance that they will snap their nine-year playoff drought this year.

There continues to be smoke around the possibility that Thatcher Demko may not play again for the Canucks this season.