The St. Louis Blues face the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

After years of development, Zhilkin earns his chance. Watch the promising forward make his highly anticipated NHL debut against the Oilers.

The Predators were holding fort in the NHL’s basement, and Barry Trotz’s roster construction was coming under fire as his high-profile veterans Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly, Brady Skjei and Jonathan Marchessault, were failing to deliver wins.

The Utah Mammoth will host the event at Rice-Eccles Stadium, home of the Utah Utes football team, owner Ryan Smith confirmed on Wednesday. The Mammoth will take on the Colorado Avalanche in the 18th rendition of the Winter Classic.

The Red Wings return home after a quick trip to Canada’s capital on Monday night. The team took on the pesky Ottawa Senators, and rode a hot start to a 5-3 win, putting Detroit back on the winning track after losing back-to-back games to the Pittsburgh Penguins last week.

The Washington Capitals face a big test from the Western Conference on their home ice with a showdown looming Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars.

Alex Ovechkin is not yet done setting records as his two-goal night in the Capitals' win over the Ducks has him making history again.

Take the Over on Cole Perfetti's SOG prop in our Kings vs. Jets picks, odds & expert predictions on Friday, January 9.

The Dallas Stars face the Washington Capitals in an NHL game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.