Former San Jose Sharks forward Thomas Bordeleau has a new home.
The St. Louis Blues have acquired Bordeleau and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for veteran forward Nick Bjugstad.
The Sharks traded Bordeleau to the Devils during this past off-season in exchange for forward Shane Bowers. Now, he is heading to the Blues organization with this latest move.
Bordeleau spent the entirety of his tenure with the Devils organization down in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Utica Comets. In 35 games with Utica this season before being traded to the Blues, the 24-year-old forward recorded two goals, six assists, and eight points.
Bordeleau was selected by the Sharks with the 38th overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. In 44 games over four seasons with the Sharks, he recorded six goals, 12 assists, and 18 points.
TRADE ALERT! We’ve acquired Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 4th-round pick from New Jersey in exchange for Nick Bjugstad. #stlblues
The Winnipeg Jets were not in the running to acquire New York Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin, but his trade to the Los Angeles Kings could make life even more difficult for Winnipeg as the playoff race tightens.
The Kings acquired Panarin in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick, immediately bolstering a Western Conference contender. If the Kings win a playoff round this year, the third-round pick becomes a second-round and if they win two playoff rounds, they will also receive a fourth-round pick in 2028.
New York will be retaining 50 per cent of Panarin's contract for the remainder of this season and the Kings have also agreed on a two-year extension with Panarin, that is believed to carry a cap hit of $11 million per season.
The deal sends Panarin, 34, to a team that will now be a major threat in the West, adding elite scoring and veteran leadership to a roster already built to compete. Panarin has 19 goals and 38 assists for 57 points in 52 games this season, putting him on pace for 86 points over 78 games.
This marks the ninth consecutive season he has averaged over a point per game. Since 2019–20, he ranks among the league’s top six scorers with 205 goals and 402 assists for 607 points in 482 games.
The Rangers are adding an exciting young talent in 20-year-old forward Liam Greentree, a first-round pick at 26th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, who is expected to develop further in the juniors before making his NHL debut.
The Oshawa, Ontario native likely won't join the New York till next season or possibly even later. Currently captaining the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL for the past three seasons, Greentree has been a standout performer this year, recording 23 goals and 22 assists for 45 points in just 34 games.
For the Jets, who are fighting to climb the Western Conference standings, the trade presents another obstacle. The addition of Panarin to a Western team creates a potential matchup nightmare in the playoffs, as Winnipeg would now have to navigate a matchup in what would be the conference finals with one of the league’s most dynamic forwards.
The move increases the Jets’ margin for error and reduces their already slim odds of a deep playoff run as the Kings are also fighting for a playoff spot as they currently sit one point out of a wild card spot.
Winnipeg’s current roster features talent and potential, but acquiring a superstar like Panarin was always unrealistic given the team’s position and cap space. Still, seeing Panarin land in the Western Conference underscores the level of competition the Jets face in their quest for a playoff spot, let alone the Stanley Cup.
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The Detroit Red Wings will not be adding New York Rangers star winger Artemi Panarin after he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in a blockbuster deal.
The Kings acquired Panarin in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick, leaving Detroit out of the running despite reportedly being in the mix. If the Kings win a playoff round this year, the third-round pick becomes a second-round and if they win two playoff rounds, they will also receive a fourth-round pick in 2028.
New York will be retaining 50 per cent of Panarin's contract for the remainder of this season and the Kings have also agreed on a two-year extension with Panarin, that is believed to carry a cap hit of $11 million per season.
Detroit has an opening on the top line alongside captain Dylan Larkin and rising star Lucas Raymond. Panarin, 34, would have been a natural fit, providing elite scoring, playmaking, and veteran leadership to complement the young core.
Panarin is having another standout season with 19 goals and 38 assists for 57 points in 52 games, putting him on pace for 86 points over 78 games. This marks the ninth consecutive season he has averaged more than a point per game.
Since 2019–20, Panarin ranks among the league’s top six scorers with 205 goals and 402 assists for 607 points in 482 games, making him one of the most productive forwards in the NHL over the past four seasons.
The Rangers are adding an exciting young talent in 20-year-old forward Liam Greentree, a first-round pick at 26th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, who is expected to develop further in the juniors before making his NHL debut.
The Oshawa, Ontario native likely won't join the New York till next season or possibly even later. Currently captaining the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL for the past three seasons, Greentree has been a standout performer this year, recording 23 goals and 22 assists for 45 points in just 34 games.
The Red Wings’ pursuit of Panarin showed GM Steve Yzerman potentially eyeing a move to accelerate the rebuild, but in the end, they could not convince the star winger to join the Motor City.
Detroit will now continue its season without the veteran star and while missing out on Panarin is a setback, it also leaves the Red Wings with flexibility to explore other options before the trade deadline or in future seasons.
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The Blues announced the trade that they acquired forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Bjugstad, 33, was signed by the Blues as a free agent last July when he signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract that carries a $1.75 million average annual value. He played in 35 games this season and had seven points (six goals, one assist). Bjugstad has played in 795 NHL games and the Devils will be eighth club; he has 337 points (163 goals, 174 assists).
Bordeleau, 24, was playing at Utica of the American Hockey League and will join Springfield; he has played in 35 games for the Comets this season and had eight points (two goals, six assists).
Bordeleau has experience in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks; he has played in 196 AHL games (115 points; 49 goals, 66 assists) but has also made 44 NHL with the Sharks and had 18 points (six goals, 12 assists). Bordeleau was drafted by the Sharks in the second round (38th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.
The NHL Olympic roster trade freeze was set for 2 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday and runs through 10:59 (CT) on Feb. 22.
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The Philadelphia Flyers’ 4–2 win over the Washington Capitals wasn’t loud, or flashy, or emotionally overwrought, and that was precisely the point.
After a stretch where Philadelphia too often looked disconnected from its own identity, Tuesday night felt like the course correction they needed. It was the first of four meetings between the teams this season, and a notable one considering the Flyers were swept in all four matchups by Washington last year. This time, however, the game unfolded on Philadelphia’s terms.
1. The Flyers Fixed Their Start, and Everything Flowed From There.
For weeks, the Flyers’ biggest problem has been pacing and timing. Poor starts have forced them into reactive hockey that see them chasing games more than shaping them. Against Washington, that pattern was broken.
Owen Tippett’s opening goal—his 19th of the season—gave the Flyers an early boost, and their direct, fearless waves of attack on the Capitals reflected that early confidence. Philadelphia played straightforward hockey early, won races, and established inside positioning before Washington could settle.
Tippett, who now has six points (4G, 2A) in his last six games and 10 points (5G, 5A) in 15 career games against the Capitals, continues to thrive when the Flyers play decisively rather than desperately.
“We knew we needed to have a good start,” Tippett said postgame. “I think that’s what hurt us a little bit in the past… getting the first [goal], doesn’t matter who it is. It goes a long way and gets everyone going and then builds confidence, for sure.”
The key factor is that the Flyers didn’t overextend for offense after scoring. They didn’t abandon structure when Washington pushed back. Instead, they smartly layered their game—forecheck pressure supported by responsible tracking, offensive zone time paired with smart changes. It was professional hockey, and it set the tone for everything that followed.
2. Dan Vladar’s Night Was About Leadership As Much As Goaltending.
Dan Vladar was insanely sharp against Washington. But more importantly, he was commanding.
He gave the Flyers crucial stability in moments where Washington threatened to tilt the ice, and he did so with elite instincts, puck tracking, and athleticism. Rebounds were controlled, and there was an unmistakable calm to his game.
Rick Tocchet made it clear afterward that Vladar’s value goes well beyond the crease.
“He doesn’t have a letter on his jersey, but he could,” Tocchet said. “He does have one for me, in my head.”
Rick Tocchet on Dan Vladar: “He doesn’t have a letter on his jersey, but he has one to me, in my head.”
Said Vladar skated to the bench during a break and said to his teammates to not hang their heads and get it going, presumably after the Capitals tied the game up.
Tocchet pointed to Vladar’s offseason as evidence of why his voice carries weight, recounting a story where Vladar identified a weakness in his game, hired a coach to address it, and arrived at camp in top shape.
"That's being a leader," Tocchet said.
But it was an in-game moment that best captured his leadership.
“When he came on our bench [during a break in play], he said, ‘Guys, why are you holding your head down? Let’s go here,’” Tocchet said. “And I love that. It’s good to hear that. He’s been like that all year.”
Matvei Michkov (39) and Dan Vladar (80). (Megan DeRuchie-The Hockey News)
3. The Offense Was Not Just Effective, But Balanced.
Philadelphia scored four goals, and none of them required the Flyers to break character.
Carl Grundstrom’s eighth of the season came from effort and positioning. Jamie Drysdale’s fourth, a power-play goal, showcased his growing confidence and leaves him tied for second among Flyers defensemen with 22 points. Rasmus Ristolainen capped the night with an empty-net goal, his first of the season and first multi-point game, extending his point streak to two games.
Travis Konecny, playing in his 700th NHL game and becoming just the 13th player in franchise history to reach that milestone with the Flyers, didn’t score, but he controlled pace and extended his point streak to four games with two assists. He now leads the team with 15 multi-point games and has 15 points (8G, 7A) in his last nine outings.
Trevor Zegras recorded his 28th assist and has points in back-to-back games. Travis Sanheim picked up his 18th assist and continues to lead Flyers defensemen with 24 points. Matvei Michkov added his 16th assist and now has six points (3G, 3A) in five career games against Washington. Even Nic Deslauriers found the scoresheet with his first assist of the season.
This wasn’t a top-heavy night. It was a functional lineup, with contributions arriving organically throughout all four of the Flyers' lines.
Travis Konecny (11) celebrates with Rasmus Ristolainen (55). (Megan DeRuchie-The Hockey News)
4. The Flyers Carried Belief Through the Entire Game.
Perhaps the most encouraging part of the night wasn’t any single goal or milestone, but the absence of panic.
The Flyers have had wins this season where confidence appeared suddenly and vanished just as quickly. Against Washington, it held. When the Capitals pushed, Philadelphia didn’t retreat into survival mode. When they had a lead, they didn’t stop playing. Fundamentals—puck support, gap control, disciplined changes—stayed intact from the opening minutes through the final horn.
That’s what made this win different. It didn’t feel like a temporary spike. It felt repeatable.
“It’s a long year,” Vladar said afterwards. “It’s not easy, especially with the Olympics and you’re taking those days off, but I think everybody’s doing the best we can to just be ready.”
The Flyers obviously didn’t solve their season in one night. But they re-established a baseline built on structure, leadership, and collective responsibility. As they head toward the Olympic break, that's a valuable outcome, and one they can absolutely build on after their time off.
The Maven admits it; Last Fall I picked the Rangers to make the playoffs. (Fool that I was.)
Then again, so did The Hockey News' experts who tabbed the Blueshirts to wind up fourth in the NHL's Metropolitan Division.
ERROR!
So did virtually every friend and seer I quizzed because in October picking the Blueshirts to make the postseason made sense, for these reasons:
1. A new coach, Mike Sullivan, who once helped the Penguins to a pair of Stanley Cups, would be the Miracle Worker.
2. A couple of fresh defensemen – Vlad Gavrikov and Will Borgen – looked very promising at Training Camp.
3. Promising AHL (Hartford) grads – Gabe Perreault, Brennan Othmann as well as collegian
Noah Laba – added rookie enthusiasm.
4. The best one-two goalie combination in Igor Shesterkin and Jon Quick figured to guarantee success.
And there were plenty more so-called goodies.
But there remained a precious few who saw through the Rangers fog.
One was the Blue Collar Blue Shirt Bulletin's Sean McCaffrey who maintained even before training camp that the then new model (2025-26) Ranger sedan would break down out of the show room. That it would not make the postseason, 2026.
"The Rangers appear to be a giant jigsaw puzzle with the pieces spread all over the floor," wrote McCaffrey last August. "Drury has tried to re-shape this team to show more grit and muscle.
"And Sullivan's biggest challenge will be to get this team to play faster, meaner and more consistent."
Devils radio play by play ace Chico Resch said the Rangers "didn't have enough difference-makers." Vic Morren, author and co-host of the podcast NHL Wraparound, pointed out other flaws.
A half year later the Rangers are slower, softer and even less consistent than they were under the inconsistent Peter Laviolette!
That has to be the looming question as the Blues (20-27-9) conclude their pre-Olympic schedule and latter end of their dad's/mentor's trip when face the Dallas Stars (33-14-9) with a puck drop at 8:52 p.m. on TNT.
The Blues, who have lost nine straight away from Enterprise Center and have been outscored 42-17, are coming off a shocking 6-5 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday, a game in which they led 5-1 less that four minutes into the second period in a game they had complete control in.
Instead, it was their second loss this season -- and in franchise history -- that the Blues lost a game in which they led by four goals in (also on Oct. 25 against the Detroit Red Wings, led 4-0 before falling 6-4).
A silver lining to come out of the game at Nashville was the line featuring Pavel Buchnevich between Jake Neighbours and Jordan Kyrou. Each contributed three points (Buchnevich two goals, one assist; Neighbours one goal, two assists and Kyrou three assists) and it's been a line that's gained traction since Blues coach Jim Montgomery assembled them together.
In the last six games, Buchnevich has eight points (three goals, five assists); in the past 11 games, Kyrou has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) and Neighbours has four points (two goals, two assists) and is a plus-3 the pat two games.
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It'll be the third time in 13 days these Central Division foes will meet and fourth time this season. After the Blues took the opener 3-1 in one of their most complete games of the season on Oct. 18, the Stars took each of the last two matchups, 3-2 on Jan. 23 when Jason Robertson scored the game-winner with 1:00 remaining in regulation, and again, 4-3 on Jan. 27 when Thomas Harley's goal with 1:07 to play was the difference.
The lineup changes the team announced for Wednesday are that there will be game time decisions and that the club could use 11 forwards and seven defensemen, so pregame warmups will determine who's in and who's out. But Jordan Binnington will make the start, the 10th straight game he and Joel Hofer will have alternated starts.
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An impending trade freeze across the NHL ahead of the Olympic break is approaching, but a move could still be made before the deadline.
The Detroit Red Wings have positioned themselves as legitimate buyers for the first time in years. In fact, it's been over 10 years since the Red Wings made meaningful acquisitions at the Trade Deadline.
Currently, the Red Wings occupy the second overall position in the Atlantic Division behind the Tampa Bay Lightning, with several other clubs uncomfortably close in their rear-view mirror.
While the Red Wings had been linked to Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, he was ultimately traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
NHL insider Darren Dreger of TSN recently appeared on the Barn Burner podcast with Dean “Boomer” Molberg and Ryan Pinder, where he hinted at the possibility of a major move involving the Calgary Flames.
He said the Red Wings would prefer to acquire players with term remaining on their contracts and specifically mentioned defenseman MacKenzie Weegar and forward Nazem Kadri as potential targets.
"What about the Detroit Red Wings? We've talked about and wondered why they'd not have an interest in (Rasmus) Andersson, because we know they need a right-shot defenseman, or want one," he said.
"Detroit is specifically looking for non-rentals; they want guys with term, both as a right-shot defenseman and a scoring forward," he continued. "They'd like - maybe they can make a heck of a deal with Calgary, because they want definition at center ice. They want a top-two center."
In terms of contract term, both players have several years remaining on their current deals.
Kadri, who signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Flames in 2022, is signed through 2029. Meanwhile, Weegar, one of the key pieces acquired by Calgary in the blockbuster 2022 offseason trade involving Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau, signed an eight-year, $50 million extension shortly after his arrival.
At 35, Kadri's prime is behind him. However, he's coming off a career-high 35 goals with the Flames last season, and played a key role in the Stanley Cup victory by the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
Weegar, a right-shot defenseman, plays in all situations and is the Flames' current ice-time leader at just over 23 minutes per game.
The Red Wings boast a deep pool of prospects they could dangle as trade bait and also have nearly $13 million in available salary cap space.
The NHL Trade Freeze begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday and continues through 11:59 p.m. ET on February 22.
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The Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets go head-to-head at Canada Life Centre in their final game before the Olympic break.
The Habs are on a solid run, and I’ll break down why I’m picking the visitors to stay hot in my Canadiens vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday, February 4.
Canadiens vs Jets prediction
Canadiens vs Jets best bet: Canadiens moneyline (-110)
The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens come into tonight’s meeting at dead-even -110 odds, a surprise given how these teams have trended in opposite directions this season.
The Habs are within striking distance of an Atlantic Division title, while the Jets sit fifth-last in the NHL standings.
Montreal has a 4-0-1 record over its last five games and has been excellent on the road this season, going 15-6-7. The Habs own a .661 points percentage as the visitor, the fourth-best mark in the league.
While Connor Hellebuyck would normally give the Jets an edge in net, the reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner has been a shell of himself this season. Hellebuyck is carrying a .901 SV% and has allowed 3+ goals in four straight starts.
The Canadiens are the much better team, and we’re getting a great price on the moneyline tonight.
Canadiens vs Jets same-game parlay
Cole Caufield is in the midst of a career year, with 32 goals in 56 games, putting him on pace for 47 tallies. The Habs sharpshooter has scored in seven of his last nine games.
Josh Morrissey is one of Winnipeg's few bright spots, and he continues to get pucks to the net, logging Over 1.5 shots on goal in nine of his last 11 outings.
The Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.30 Units / 36% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Jets.
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Fists were flying Tuesday night, though the most entertaining blows came off the ice, during the Islanders’ clash with the Penguins.
In a viral video posted on social media during the Islanders’ wild 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins, a fight broke out in the stands at UBS Arena, where a pair of Penguins fans were escorted out — but not before some added drama.
As a female fan wearing a yellow No. 71 Evgeni Malkin jersey turned around to leave, she flipped off a different fan and threw two punches at a male who was sitting in his seat.
“She was being crazy, and then on the way out, she lunged at fans in a different section and started swinging at them too,” one eyewitness, Tori Schneebaum, tells The Post.
Security then finally corralled her before she walked up the stairs, departing to thunderous applause with surrounding fans happy she was being given the boot.
Schneebaum added that the fans around her united in booing and yelling at her for the unhinged behavior.
One X account claiming to be an eyewitness says the woman was wearing a “Finally 21” sash, implying it was her 21st birthday.
A female Penguins fan flips off another fan in a wild scene at UBS Arena. X, @nickhirshon
The video shows that she was wearing a sash, but it’s unclear what it says.
The account adds that the woman allegedly slapped a mother who was with her two kids, which was the reason security was called in the first place.
If it was indeed her birthday, it’s certainly one she’d like to forget. It’s unclear if there will be any legal consequences from the incident.
The female fan began throwing punches in the stands before security took her away. X, @nickhirshon
In a physical back-and-forth game, the Islanders were able to overcome a third-period deficit to tie the game and eventually win in overtime thanks to a game-winning goal by Bo Horvat, his second of the game.
The win puts the Islanders third in the Metropolitan Division at 31-21-5 and they’ll face the Devils on Thursday.
The Florida Panthers were hoping to have some reinforcements this week.
Florida will play a back-to-back set against the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning before the NHL pauses for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Desperate for every point they can get in the standings, the Panthers have been playing without Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell, and then on Monday Sam Bennett missed the final two periods of Florida’s loss to Buffalo.
All three of the injured Cats were on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale.
Afterwards, Florida Head Coach Paul Maurice said that Bennett would be able to play against the Bruins and that Lundell was probable.
Marchand will remain out of the lineup, Maurice said.
#FlaPanthers injury updates for tonight against Boston, per Paul Maurice: Sam Bennett is playing. Anton Lundell is probable. Brad Marchand is out.
Photo caption: Dec 23, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. (James Guillory-Imagn Images)
Things are going well for the Buffalo Sabres right now. They currently have a 32-18-6 record and are third in the Atlantic Division standings. With the Sabres being in a good spot in the standings, there is an expectation that they will be buyers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
In a recent article for The Athletic, Matthew Fairburn argued that the biggest trade need the Sabres should look to address is their defensive depth.
"Adding another depth defenseman capable of playing a physical style would help them in their push for the playoffs," Fairburn wrote.
It is easy to understand why the Sabres are being urged to strengthen their defensive depth. When looking at their current roster, it is clear that they could use another solid defenseman. Adding another right-shot defenseman, specifically, would be beneficial for the Sabres.
When looking at trade candidates around the league, a few names that could make sense for the Sabres to pursue include Connor Murphy (Chicago Blackhawks), Luke Schenn (Winnipeg Jets), Zach Whitecloud (Calgary Flames), and Braden Schneider (New York Rangers).
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if the Sabres look to bring in at least one defenseman ahead of the deadline.
The Montreal Canadiens will play their last game before the Olympic break on Wednesday night against the Winnipeg Jets. It will be the second duel between the two sides this season. Montreal won the first one in a shootout in early December and will be keen to sweep the season series. Winnipeg is currently nine points out of a playoff position in the Western Conference and has a 4-3-3 record in its last 10 games, having lost its previous match 4-3 in overtime to the Dallas Stars.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens are now back in the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference after the Buffalo Sabres claimed a point on Tuesday night in their 4-3 overtime loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Montreal and Buffalo have now played the same number of games and have the same number of points, but the Sabres have the edge in regulation wins with 26. In contrast, the Canadiens only have 20. Since that’s the first tie-breaker, it gives Buffalo third place in the division.
Montreal put Samuel Blais on waivers yesterday. If he clears, that will allow him to see some action in the AHL with the Laval Rocket over the Olympic break, meaning that it shouldn’t be seen as an indication that Patrik Laine is about to re-enter the lineup to play against his former team. Jayden Struble will, however, come in for Arber Xhekaj, who played less than six minutes in the last game.
The Habs and Jets have split their last 10 duels equally, with each team claiming the victory five times. When Montreal beat the Jets in early December, Jakub Dobes faced Eric Comrie in net. Neither team has confirmed its goaltender yet, but Dobes started the Canadiens’ last game, so Samuel Montembeault has not played since January 24 against the Boston Bruins. While Dobes couldn’t get the Canadiens the win against the Minnesota Wild, he still had a very good game, which allowed them to walk away with a point. Still, Martin St-Louis has decided to go back to Montembeault.
Dobes has a 1-0-0 record against the Jets with a 1.85 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage. Meanwhile, Montembeault has a 1-4-1 record with a 3.47 GAA and a .881 SV.
At the other end of the ice, reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck has seen the lion’s share of the work this season, playing in 35 games while Comrie has featured in 19. The latter has a 0-2-2 record against the Habs with a 2.68 GAA and a .917 SV, while the former is 13-6-2 with a 2.82 GAA and a .912 SV against Montreal. Hellebuyck was also in the net for the Jets’ last game on Monday night, but he will still get the net on Wednesday night.
Up front, Phillip Danault is the only Canadiens player to have scored over 20 points against the host; he has 23 points in 30 games, while Brendan Gallagher has 19 points in 29 games. Captain Nick Suzuki is in third place with 17 points in 20 games. Interestingly, the Jets are one of the few teams that Cole Caufield has never scored a goal against, but he still has seven points in 10 duels with the Manitoba outfit. As for Noah Dobson, who is currently on a four-game point streak, he only has two points in eight duels with them.
Meanwhile, Kyle Connor has always been a thorn in the Canadiens’ side with 28 points in just 23 games against the Habs. He’s also on a four-game point streak right now, just like Mark Scheifele, who has 25 points in 31 games. Gustav Nyquist completes the top three with 21 points in 35 games against Montreal.
The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM, and you can catch it on RDS and Sportsnet. Stephen Hiff and Trevor Hanson will be the referees, while Travis Toomey and Travis Gawryletz will be the linemen. After the game, the Canadiens will be off until February 17, when they’ll resume training at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, but their next game will only take place on February 26 against the New York Islanders. While most players will use the break as a holiday opportunity, four Habs will be heading to Milano-Cortina: Suzuki, Oliver Kapanen, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Alexandre Texier (health permitting).
The Vancouver Canucks continue their road swing this evening as they head to Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight.
Teddy Blueger has come alive as a goalscorer lately, and my Canucks vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks are eyeing him to score against his former team.
Canucks vs Golden Knights prediction
Canucks vs Golden Knights best bet: Teddy Blueger anytime goalscorer (+450)
Teddy Blueger isn’t exactly a household name in the NHL, but he’s been impressive for the Vancouver Canucks lately. After missing a lot of the campaign due to injury, the Latvian returned last month on January 21, and he’s scored in four of seven appearances since then.
Blueger scored one of Vancouver’s two goals in a loss to the Mammoth on Monday, and he also found the back of the net last Thursday against the Ducks. The 31-year-old has two goals in three road games this season.
He did play for the Vegas Golden Knights for part of the 2022-23 campaign, and he scored in one of the four meetings against them last season.
Canucks vs Golden Knights same-game parlay
Jake DeBrusk is averaging 2.80 shots on goal per game this season, and he’s cashed the Over in three of his last five appearances. In fact, he has 10 shots on target across his previous three games alone.
Evander Kane hasn’t exactly been living up to expectations for the Canucks, compiling just 25 points. However, his shot total sits at just 1.5 tonight, and he’s hit the Over in three straight contests.
He put five pucks on net against the Mammoth, and he had another two SOG against the Leafs on Saturday.
Canucks vs Golden Knights SGP
Teddy Blueger anytime goalscorer
Jake DeBrusk Over 2.5 shots
Evander Kane Over 1.5 shots
Canucks vs Golden Knights odds
Moneyline: Canucks +240 | Golden Knights -300
Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (+100) | Golden Knights -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Canucks vs Golden Knights trend
The Canucks have cashed the Under in 10 of their last 15 road games for +4.45 units and a 26% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Canucks vs. Golden Knights.
How to watch Canucks vs Golden Knights
Location
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Date
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Puck drop
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet Pacific
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Players can be sent down if they are waiver exempt, except for players that played in 16 of the team's 20 NHL games prior to the freeze, or have been on the NHL roster for 80 league days prior to Jan 21
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During the Olympic Freeze from Feb 4 to Feb 22, no trades are permitted.
There are also restrictions on which players can be sent down during the freeze.
Players can be placed on waivers during the freeze, but if the player was waived after their NHL team's final game before the freeze, they do not have to report to their new team until February 17.
There are no restrictions on sending players down prior to the freeze.
For the New York Islanders, this means Calum Ritchie -- who has missed the past five games with a lower-body injury -- is unable to be sent down to Bridgeport in the American Hockey League since he has been on the NHL roster since October 31st, 2025, 82 days before Jan 21.
The only two other waiver-exempt players currently on the NHL roster are Matthew Schaefer and Maxim Shabanov, who have each been on the NHL roster for the entire season.
With the Islanders having just one game left before the 19-day break and sitting just four points ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets for a playoff spot, the front office will have plenty of time to evaluate the future ahead of the final stretch of the season and the March 6 trade deadline.
