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NHL Scores & Recap — January 1, 2026

All 7 NHL finals from January 1, 2026, with box-score recaps and standout performers below — plus our model scoreboard: what Signal Labs projected before first pitch versus what actually happened.

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Every NHL game · January 1, 2026

Mammoth @ Islanders
7–2

Mammoth routed Islanders 7–2. The teams combined for 9 goals.

NHL model board
Bruins @ Oilers
6–2

Bruins beat Oilers 6–2. The teams combined for 8 goals.

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Blues @ Avalanche
1–6

Avalanche routed Blues 6–1. The teams combined for 7 goals.

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Capitals @ Senators
3–4

Senators edged Capitals 4–3 by a single goal. The teams combined for 7 goals.

NHL model board
Flyers @ Flames
1–5

Flames beat Flyers 5–1. The teams combined for 6 goals.

NHL model board
Devils @ Blue Jackets
3–2

Devils edged Blue Jackets 3–2 by a single goal. The teams combined for 5 goals.

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Sabres @ Stars
4–1

Sabres held off Stars 4–1. The teams combined for 5 goals.

NHL model board
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