Monday, January 19, 2026
Ten games. Heavy legs. Honest hockey.
Tonight’s slate is full-shift hockey — no shortcuts, no freebies. The Raymond Report Computer Picks are flagging fatigue spots, streak extremes, and totals that look inviting until the ice tilts. This is a true Rink Rat night: work boots on, head down, read the board.
Let’s go game by game.
🏒 Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes
Lean: Carolina | Total Watch: Over
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Buffalo Sabres are riding a 7-game Over streak, playing fast but loose defensively.
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Carolina Hurricanes are an A-grade Bullish favorite at home with strong possession metrics.
Rink Rat Read: Carolina’s structure eventually wins, but Buffalo’s pace keeps the total live.
🏒 Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche
Lean: Colorado | Total: Caution
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Washington Capitals are slipping ATS and trending down.
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Colorado Avalanche return home after a rough loss — classic bounce-back spot despite recent Over runs.
Rink Rat Read: Avalanche control the middle periods. Watch late-game discipline.
🏒 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken
Lean: Pittsburgh | Total: Under-lean
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Pittsburgh Penguins still win more puck battles than the market credits.
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Seattle Kraken are BEARISH and struggling to finish games.
Rink Rat Read: Low-event hockey favors the Pens.
🏒 San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers
Lean: Florida | Total: Over
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San Jose Sharks are competitive but allow too many clean looks.
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Florida Panthers continue to push pace and pressure.
Rink Rat Read: Florida’s forecheck creates offense — goals should follow.
🏒 Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Lean: Toronto | Total: Over
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Minnesota Wild are on a 9-1 Over run — defense optional lately.
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Toronto Maple Leafs are quietly Bullish at home with strong L10 form.
Rink Rat Read: Speed + skill = scoreboard pressure.
🏒 Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Lean: Vegas | Total: Over
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Philadelphia Flyers are in free-fall (6 straight SU & ATS losses).
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Vegas Golden Knights are on a 7-game SU heater and dominating at home.
Rink Rat Read: Vegas smells blood. Flyers don’t defend late.
🏒 Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Lean: Winnipeg | Total: Over
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Winnipeg Jets play faster than their record suggests.
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Chicago Blackhawks are leaking goals and confidence.
Rink Rat Read: Jets push the pace; goals follow.
🏒 New Jersey Devils vs Calgary Flames
Lean: New Jersey | Total: Under-lean
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New Jersey Devils have the better possession profile.
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Calgary Flames grind games down at home.
Rink Rat Read: Tight checking, fewer chances.
🏒 New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks
Lean: Islanders | Total: Under
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New York Islanders remain one of the league’s best pace suppressors.
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Vancouver Canucks are in a 10-game SU skid — confidence gone.
Rink Rat Read: Islanders win ugly.
🏒 New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks
Lean: Anaheim | Total: Under
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New York Rangers continue to disappoint on the road.
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Anaheim Ducks are quietly playing disciplined, low-event hockey.
Rink Rat Read: Ducks grind out another tight win.
🧾 Rink Rat Final Notes
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Overs are live where pace + poor defense collide
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Favorites matter most where structure beats streaks
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Road fatigue and confidence gaps are the real edges tonight
This isn’t highlight hockey — it’s January hockey.
Cold buildings. Short shifts. Honest reads.
That’s the NHL Rink Rat Report, powered by the Raymond Report and delivered daily at ATSStats.com — where bettors skate with the data, not the noise. 🐀❄️📈
