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NHL Scores & Recap — January 4, 2026

All 10 NHL finals from January 4, 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 4, 2026

Wild @ Kings
4–5

Kings edged Wild 5–4 by a single goal. The teams combined for 9 goals.

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Penguins @ Blue Jackets
5–4

Penguins edged Blue Jackets 5–4 by a single goal. The teams combined for 9 goals.

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Avalanche @ Hurricanes
5–3

Avalanche held off Hurricanes 5–3. The teams combined for 8 goals.

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Maple Leafs @ Islanders
3–4

Islanders edged Maple Leafs 4–3 by a single goal. The teams combined for 7 goals.

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Predators @ Flames
4–3

Predators edged Flames 4–3 by a single goal. The teams combined for 7 goals.

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Canadiens @ Stars
4–3

Canadiens edged Stars 4–3 by a single goal. The teams combined for 7 goals.

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Jets @ Senators
2–4

Senators held off Jets 4–2. The teams combined for 6 goals.

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Blackhawks @ Capitals
3–2

Blackhawks edged Capitals 3–2 by a single goal. The teams combined for 5 goals.

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Bruins @ Canucks
3–2

Bruins edged Canucks 3–2 by a single goal. The teams combined for 5 goals.

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Avalanche @ Panthers
1–2

Panthers edged Avalanche 2–1 by a single goal. The teams combined for 3 goals.

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