The Devils head north of the border Friday night seeking a fourth straight road win against a struggling Canucks team that just got its first win of 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. EST at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, with coverage on ESPN+.

The Devils (26-22-2) are coming off consecutive one-goal wins in Alberta, defeating Calgary 2-1 in overtime before edging Edmonton 2-1 on Tuesday. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 37 points and 15 goals, while Jesper Bratt has a team-high 26 assists. Goaltender Jake Allen stopped 22 shots in the win over the Oilers.

Vancouver (17-28-5) sits last in the Pacific Division and owns a 5-14-3 record at home, though the Canucks snapped an 11-game losing streak Wednesday with a 4-3 win over Washington. Elias Pettersson leads Vancouver with 29 points, while the Canucks have allowed 3.64 goals per game this season. 

Thursday’s game closes the two-game season series between the two clubs, with the Canucks pulling out a 2-1 win in New Jersey.

Devils -1.5 (+163)Canucks +1.5 (-194)Over 5.5 (-127)Under 5.5 (+113)

Note: The above data was collected on Jan. 23, 2026, and may have changed since writing.

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“New Jersey holds the edge in this matchup due to their stronger defensive structure and more reliable road play. Vancouver’s struggles at home, combined with their leaky penalty kill, make it difficult to trust them against a Devils team that can win close, low-scoring games. With New Jersey controlling shot quality more consistently and staying disciplined, they are well positioned to take advantage of Vancouver’s mistakes and secure the road victory.” — Kim Smith, Winners and Whiners

“The Canucks should have gained some confidence in their last outing, but the Devils need this game more. With how much the Devils struggle to score, a porous Canucks team may be able to be exploited. We think this may be a close, competitive game, with the Devils ultimately taking it. Maybe some overtime is in order. Prediction: Devils win 4-3.” — David Yu, Last Word on Sports

“Vancouver was able to snap their long losing streak with a win last time out, but they have been terrible over the last few weeks. The Canucks are 5-14-3 at home this year, while the Devils are 14-13-0 on the road. New Jersey has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four of those wins. Neither team is very high scoring, but I think the Devils are playing at a very high level right now and I like them to get the win.” — David Racey, Sports Chat Place