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Back on the road: Lightning at Blackhawks Preview

Game Forty-Nine: Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) at Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: United Center, Stormy, husky, brawling, City of Big Shoulders TV/Stream/Radio: ESPN, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -260 Know the Opponents: Second City Hockey After a couple of nights of sleeping on their own beds, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the road for a quick weekend back-to-back against Chicago and Columbus. After these two games, the B...

NHL Trade Rumors: Hurricanes Could Make Surprising Name Available

The Carolina Hurricanes have a reputation for playing the market with patience. If Carolina gets a real shot at landing a true difference maker, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports the Hurricanes could make highly regarded defenseman Alexander Nikishin available in a package, while also continuing to shop forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi as they explore ways to upgrade before the deadline. The Nikishin angle is what makes this rumor feel real Nikishin isn’t some throw in name, which is e...

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are heavy favorites (-264) on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (+213) on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-264) Underdog: Blackhawks (+213) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Blackhawks Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Blackhawks Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN Location: Chicago, Illinois Venue: United Center ...

Stars vs. Blues Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Dallas Stars are pegged by sportsbooks to top the St. Louis Blues when they match up on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, with the Stars at -171 on the moneyline, and the visiting Blues at +143. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Stars vs. Blues Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Stars (-171) Underdog: Blues (+143) Total: 5.5 Best Stars vs. Blues Promo Codes How to Watch Stars vs. Blues Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Dallas, Texas ...

Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Vegas Golden Knights are moderate favorites (-121) playing at the Toronto Maple Leafs (+101) at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Golden Knights (-121) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+101) Total: 6 Best Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Golden Knights vs. Maple Leafs Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Toronto, Ontar...

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Kings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing their first game of the season against the Sacramento Kings. They’ll be at home tonight. Cleveland went 0-2 against the Kings last year. Defense After spending two weeks in the bottom-10 of defense rating, Cleveland snapped back to being elite when they held the Charlotte Hornets to just 87 points […]

Game Preview #51: New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) @ Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5) The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Hockey Radio Network The Time: 10:00pm ET Last Devils Game Late Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils played the second half of a back-to-back in Edmonton against the Oilers. Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass scored goals, Jake Allen was great, and […]

Friday Morning Bag Skate 1-23-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Hurricanes 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks will keep Oliver Moore at center, balance minutes with deeper lineup ( Sun-Times ) What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks as the trade deadline approaches ( Athletic ) Blackhawks Bits: Nazar’s return appearing imminent ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Musings on Madison, Episode 201 — Up and Down an...

NHL Trade Rumors: Oilers Linked To Jonathan Toews

The Edmonton Oilers are expected to chase a top nine forward ahead of the trade deadline, and Jeff Marek just tossed a familiar, spicy name into the mix by linking them to Jonathan Toews as a potential low cost add if the Winnipeg Jets slide into seller mode.  Pierre LeBrun said Edmonton left its recent meetings with a “very concrete plan” to target that kind of forward, with the internal debate being whether the best value is down the middle or on the wing. Why Jeff Marek floated Toews...

Panthers open trip with 2-1 shootout win over Jets

Daniil Tarasov made 17 saves and did not yield in the shootout and Matthew Tkachuk collected his first point of the season in the Florida Panthers 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canadian Life Centre. Tkachuk set up Sam Bennett for a one-timer with 1:11 left in the second period, collecting the puck by the left boards and centering to number nine, who blasted his 18th of the campaign past Connor Hellebuyck after an offensive zone faceoff. The Jets countered 5:24 into the third when...

Penguins unveil plans to celebrate 2016 Stanley Cup team

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced plans to celebrate the team’s 2016 Stanley Cup championship later this month. When the Penguins host the New York Rangers on January 31, the team says it will be having a reunion to mark the 10-year anniversary of the organization’s fourth Stanley Cup championship. The team is encouraging fans who attend […]

We Are Not Talking About Hockey Today

There will be no articles on Hockey Wilderness about the Minnesota Wild today. We are partaking in the economic blackout of the Twin Cities on January 23. We are standing in solidarity with our writers, editors, and commenters who are currently under ICE occupation in the Twin Cities....

Weekend Preview: Boston College vs. UNH

Who: Boston College Eagles (11-8-1) vs UNH Wildcats (11-10-0) When: Friday, 1/23 & Saturday, 1/24 Where: FridayConte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA SaturdayWhittemore Center, Durham, NH Puck Drop: 7PM both nights How to Watch: Both games will be live on ESPN+. UNH Preview What to Watch For

Friday Bird Droppings: Another pitching trade option is off the table

Good morning, Camden Chatters. MLB teams are continuing to make big moves for starting pitchers. Unfortunately, the Orioles are not currently one of those teams. The Texas Rangers were the latest to strike for a high-upside hurler, acquiring Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore yesterday for a five-prospect package. The 26-year-old Gore was a first-time All-Star last […]

Devils in the Details – 1/23/26: No Surgery (For Now) Edition

Here are your links for today: Devils Links Luke Hughes update: It looks like Prudential Center renovations are coming soon: [NJ Spotlight News] Hockey Links Notable dates: Josh Doan gets a seven-year deal: Could we get a new form of reviews around penalties? [TSN] A look around the league at potential trade fits for the […]

New York Jets Flight Connections 01/23/26

Good morning Gang Green Nation! Word is the Jets are open to bringing back quarterback Tyrod Taylor for the 2026 season. If true, the question is, why? There was a time Taylor was a legitimate starting quarterback in the NFL. A low-end starting quarterback to be sure, but still a legit starter. That time is […]