The New Jersey Devils (27-22-2) wrap up their four-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken (22-19-9) today, January 25, 2026. This matchup features a Devils squad looking for a perfect 4-0 road sweep and a Kraken team desperate to fix their sluggish starts.
Game Essentials
- When: Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM PT (3:00 PM ET)
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- TV/Stream: ESPN+, MSGSN, Kraken Hockey Network
🏒 Matchup Analysis
The Devils have dominated this head-to-head historically, never having lost to Seattle in regulation (7-0-2). They already took the first meeting of the season on January 14 with a 3-2 overtime victory.
New Jersey Devils: The Momentum Builders
The Devils are riding high after three straight road wins against the Flames, Oilers, and Canucks.
- Depth Scoring: While the stars get the headlines, Cody Glass has been the “X-factor” lately with seven points in his last five games.
- The Captain’s Mark: Nico Hischier leads the team with 38 points and was the hero in their last meeting against Seattle, netting two goals including the OT winner.
- Goalie Watch: Jacob Markstrom is expected to start. He’s been solid on this trip, providing the veteran stability New Jersey lacked early in the season.
Seattle Kraken: The Fight for 60 Minutes
Head coach Lane Lambert hasn’t pulled any punches lately, calling their recent play “terrible” due to poor starts.
- The Early Hole: Seattle has allowed a goal in the first five minutes in eight of their last nine games. Expect an aggressive first period as they try to buck this trend.
- Young Stars Rising: Shane Wright has earned praise for his improved 200-foot game, while Matty Beniers remains their primary offensive engine with 33 points.
- Special Teams: Seattle’s power play (22.4%) is a bright spot, but their penalty kill (72.3%) is one of the league’s worst and could be exploited by a dangerous Devils unit.
📋 Projected Lineups
Lines are based on Saturday’s practice sessions.
| New Jersey Devils | Seattle Kraken |
| Meier — J. Hughes — Bratt | McCann — Beniers — Eberle |
| Palat — Hischier — Mercer | Schwartz — Stephenson — Tolvanen |
| Dadonov — Cotter — Brown | Catton — Wright — Kakko |
| Gritsyuk — Glass — Hameenaho | Melanson — Gaudreau — Winterton |
| Defensive Pair: Siegenthaler — Pesce | Defensive Pair: Dunn — Larsson |
| Starting Goalie: Jacob Markstrom | Starting Goalie: Joey Daccord |
Betting & Prediction
- Odds: Devils (-122) / Kraken (+102)
- Over/Under: 5.5
- The Outlook: New Jersey has the historical edge and the momentum, but Seattle is playing for pride after a scathing post-game review from their coach.
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