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Most Watchable NHL Games - January 2026

January 2026 is a spoiler-free, post-event ranking of completed game selections. Use the Watchability Scores to choose a replay without seeing final scores or outcomes.

Published January 30, 2026 · 100 ranked items

Ranked by Watchability Score

1. #1: Dallas Stars @ Vegas Golden Knights

   Watchability Score: 83/100

   Event date: January 30, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

2. #2: Washington Capitals @ Edmonton Oilers

   Watchability Score: 83/100

   Event date: January 25, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

3. #3: Los Angeles Kings @ St. Louis Blues

   Watchability Score: 83/100

   Event date: January 25, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

4. #4: Los Angeles Kings @ St. Louis Blues

   Watchability Score: 83/100

   Event date: January 25, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

5. #5: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Vegas Golden Knights

   Watchability Score: 83/100

   Event date: January 16, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

6. #6: Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings

   Watchability Score: 80/100

   Event date: January 30, 2026

   This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

7. #7: Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings

   Watchability Score: 80/100

   Event date: January 30, 2026

   A quality matchup between Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

8. #8: Chicago Blackhawks @ Carolina Hurricanes

   Watchability Score: 80/100

   Event date: January 23, 2026

   An engaging battle where both teams showed determination and created pivotal moments on the ice.

9. #9: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins

   Watchability Score: 80/100

   Event date: January 18, 2026

   Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

10. #10: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins

    Watchability Score: 80/100

    Event date: January 18, 2026

    Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

11. #11: Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers

    Watchability Score: 80/100

    Event date: January 11, 2026

    A quality matchup between Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

12. #12: Philadelphia Flyers @ Utah Mammoth

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    A quality matchup between Philadelphia Flyers @ Utah Mammoth and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

13. #13: Minnesota Wild @ Buffalo Sabres

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 17, 2026

    Minnesota Wild @ Buffalo Sabres and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

14. #14: Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 10, 2026

    This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

15. #15: Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 10, 2026

    Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

16. #16: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    A quality matchup between Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

17. #17: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 79/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    A quality matchup between Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

18. #18: Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

19. #19: Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

20. #20: Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 27, 2026

    An engaging battle where both teams showed determination and created pivotal moments on the ice.

21. #21: Florida Panthers @ Minnesota Wild

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    Florida Panthers @ Minnesota Wild and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

22. #22: Detroit Red Wings @ Minnesota Wild

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 23, 2026

    An engaging battle where both teams showed determination and created pivotal moments on the ice.

23. #23: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 18, 2026

    Toronto Maple Leafs @ Winnipeg Jets and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

24. #24: Edmonton Oilers @ Nashville Predators

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 14, 2026

    Edmonton Oilers @ Nashville Predators and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

25. #25: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Colorado Avalanche

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 13, 2026

    An engaging battle where both teams showed determination and created pivotal moments on the ice.

26. #26: Carolina Hurricanes @ Detroit Red Wings

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 13, 2026

    This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

27. #27: New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 11, 2026

    New York Islanders @ Minnesota Wild and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

28. #28: San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 8, 2026

    This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

29. #29: Montreal Canadiens @ Dallas Stars

    Watchability Score: 76/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    A quality matchup between Montreal Canadiens @ Dallas Stars and undefined with strong play and competitive sequences.

30. #30: Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings

    Watchability Score: 72/100

    Event date: January 17, 2026

    An engaging battle where both teams showed determination and created pivotal moments on the ice.

31. #31: Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings

    Watchability Score: 72/100

    Event date: January 17, 2026

    Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

32. #32: Tampa Bay Lightning @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 72/100

    Event date: January 17, 2026

    Tampa Bay Lightning @ St. Louis Blues and undefined delivered solid hockey entertainment with compelling moments throughout.

33. #33: Chicago Blackhawks @ Washington Capitals

    Watchability Score: 72/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    This game offered good competitive balance and enough tension to keep viewers engaged.

34. #34: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins

    Watchability Score: 69/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

35. #35: New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins

    Watchability Score: 69/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

36. #36: Winnipeg Jets @ Toronto Maple Leafs

    Watchability Score: 69/100

    Event date: January 2, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

37. #37: Los Angeles Kings @ Philadelphia Flyers

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    Los Angeles Kings @ Philadelphia Flyers vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

38. #38: Nashville Predators @ New Jersey Devils

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 30, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

39. #39: Nashville Predators @ Boston Bruins

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    Nashville Predators @ Boston Bruins and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

40. #40: Vegas Golden Knights @ Montreal Canadiens

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

41. #41: Seattle Kraken @ New Jersey Devils

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 15, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

42. #42: Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 14, 2026

    Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

43. #43: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Utah Mammoth

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 12, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

44. #44: Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

45. #45: Minnesota Wild @ Seattle Kraken

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

46. #46: Utah Mammoth @ New York Rangers

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 6, 2026

    Utah Mammoth @ New York Rangers and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

47. #47: Vegas Golden Knights @ Chicago Blackhawks

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 5, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

48. #48: Boston Bruins @ Vancouver Canucks

    Watchability Score: 68/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

49. #49: Florida Panthers @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 65/100

    Event date: January 30, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

50. #50: Utah Mammoth @ Carolina Hurricanes

    Watchability Score: 65/100

    Event date: January 30, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

51. #51: New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks

    Watchability Score: 65/100

    Event date: January 24, 2026

    New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

52. #52: New York Islanders @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 65/100

    Event date: January 14, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

53. #53: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Chicago Blackhawks

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 24, 2026

    Tampa Bay Lightning @ Chicago Blackhawks and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

54. #54: Florida Panthers @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 23, 2026

    Florida Panthers @ Winnipeg Jets and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

55. #55: Anaheim Ducks @ Colorado Avalanche

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    Anaheim Ducks @ Colorado Avalanche and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

56. #56: Anaheim Ducks @ Colorado Avalanche

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

57. #57: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Pittsburgh Penguins

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 14, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

58. #58: New York Islanders @ Nashville Predators

    Watchability Score: 63/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

59. #59: Dallas Stars @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

60. #60: Dallas Stars @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

61. #61: Utah Mammoth @ Florida Panthers

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    Utah Mammoth @ Florida Panthers and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

62. #62: Winnipeg Jets @ New Jersey Devils

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

63. #63: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

64. #64: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

65. #65: Vegas Golden Knights @ Boston Bruins

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 23, 2026

    Vegas Golden Knights @ Boston Bruins and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

66. #66: Washington Capitals @ Vancouver Canucks

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    Washington Capitals @ Vancouver Canucks vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

67. #67: New York Rangers @ Los Angeles Kings

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 21, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

68. #68: Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 21, 2026

    Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

69. #69: New York Islanders @ Vancouver Canucks

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 20, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

70. #70: Florida Panthers @ Buffalo Sabres

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 13, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

71. #71: Florida Panthers @ Buffalo Sabres

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 13, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

72. #72: New Jersey Devils @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 11, 2026

    New Jersey Devils @ Winnipeg Jets and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

73. #73: Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

74. #74: Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

75. #75: Nashville Predators @ Calgary Flames

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 4, 2026

    Nashville Predators @ Calgary Flames and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

76. #76: Vegas Golden Knights @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 2, 2026

    Vegas Golden Knights @ St. Louis Blues vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

77. #77: Vegas Golden Knights @ St. Louis Blues

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 2, 2026

    Vegas Golden Knights @ St. Louis Blues and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

78. #78: Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 2, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

79. #79: Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators

    Watchability Score: 62/100

    Event date: January 1, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

80. #80: Detroit Red Wings @ Toronto Maple Leafs

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

81. #81: Detroit Red Wings @ Toronto Maple Leafs

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 22, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

82. #82: New Jersey Devils @ Calgary Flames

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 20, 2026

    New Jersey Devils @ Calgary Flames and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

83. #83: Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 18, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

84. #84: Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 18, 2026

    Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

85. #85: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

86. #86: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers

    Watchability Score: 59/100

    Event date: January 9, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

87. #87: San Jose Sharks @ Calgary Flames

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

88. #88: San Jose Sharks @ Calgary Flames

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 31, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

89. #89: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Vancouver Canucks

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

90. #90: San Jose Sharks @ Washington Capitals

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 16, 2026

    San Jose Sharks @ Washington Capitals and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

91. #91: Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 12, 2026

    Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

92. #92: Seattle Kraken @ Carolina Hurricanes

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 11, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

93. #93: New Jersey Devils @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 1, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

94. #94: New Jersey Devils @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 54/100

    Event date: January 1, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

95. #95: Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs

    Watchability Score: 50/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

96. #96: Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs

    Watchability Score: 50/100

    Event date: January 28, 2026

    Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs and undefined competed solidly with occasional standout plays.

97. #97: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 50/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets vs undefined provided standard NHL action with some notable sequences.

98. #98: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    Watchability Score: 50/100

    Event date: January 25, 2026

    A respectable game that had its moments, though the competitive intensity varied throughout.

99. #99: Boston Bruins @ Seattle Kraken

    Watchability Score: 50/100

    Event date: January 7, 2026

    This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

100. #100: Anaheim Ducks @ Washington Capitals

     Watchability Score: 50/100

     Event date: January 6, 2026

     This matchup featured typical professional hockey with intermittent highlights.

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