NHL play on Saturday features a meeting in Newark, New Jersey between the Carolina Hurricanes (29-15-4) and New Jersey Devils (24-21-2) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place and the Devils are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Devils: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 11th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 21.62% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.71% | 17th |
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 20.69% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.67% | 26th |
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Hurricanes vs. Devils Top Players
Hurricanes
- A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has recorded 47 points.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 37 points through 48 games (13 goals and 24 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina's offense this season.
- In the 21 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 23rd in the league.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt has totaled 11 goals and 26 assists in 47 games for New Jersey, good for 37 points.
- Nico Hischier has amassed 36 points this season, with 15 goals and 21 assists.
- Jack Hughes has posted 11 goals on the season, adding 19 assists.
- Jake Allen is 11-11-1 on the season, allowing 63 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 608 saves with a .907 save percentage (17th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Devils Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Illness),
William Carrier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Noah Philp: Out (Concussion),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
Devils
Stefan Noesen: Out (Knee),
Ondrej Palat: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Blues | L 3-0 | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Panthers | W 9-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Wild | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/14/2026 | Kraken | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |