The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils renew their Metropolitan Division rivalry on Saturday, when Carolina visits New Jersey at Prudential Center in Newark. These teams have met twice already this season and the Hurricanes have come out on top in both contests. Can the Canes improve to 3-0 against the Devils with a win here? Continue reading to find my Hurricanes vs Devils prediction in Saturday’s NHL slate.
Our Hurricanes vs Devils Pick
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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The Hurricanes have been strong against the Devils this season, winning both prior regular-season meetings with a combined score of 9–4. That includes a recent 3–1 road victory where Taylor Hall, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Logan Stankoven scored. Goalie Brandon Bussi made 28 stops for the Canes in that win. Carolina remains a top team in the Metropolitan Division with a 29-15-4 overall record.
The Devils are coming off consecutive victories over Minnesota and Seattle, getting offensive contributions from Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer. New Jersey’s recent form has stabilized after a four‑game slide earlier in the month and the Devils will try to get their first win over the Canes this season.
Goaltending
The Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi has been excellent this season with a goals‑against average of 2.25 and a save percentage of .905, anchoring Carolina’s defense. For New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen have split duties in net, with Allen being the better of the two options there. Bussi should give the Canes a superior goaltending situation for this game and New Jersey will try to keep pressure on him throughout this matchup.
Key skaters
Carolina’s offensive threats include Sebastian Aho, who leads the team with 45 points and Seth Jarvis with 21 goals. On the Devils’ side, Nico Hischier (15 goals, 22 assists) and Jesper Bratt (25 assists) are central to New Jersey’s offense, with Cody Glass providing additional scoring. Defensive shape and special teams execution will play a significant role, especially with Carolina converting on the power play more frequently than New Jersey this season.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Carolina is 2-0 against the Devils so far this season.
- The Devils are 18-28 on the puckline so far this season.
- Carolina has struggled in the puckline market this year at 17-30.
Hurricanes vs Devils Model Projection
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