FINAL
January 12, 2026 β’ Madison Square Garden
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Seattle Kraken faces New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Seattle Kraken
Visiting Side
New York Rangers
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Seattle Kraken
VS
54%
New York Rangers
Projected Score
SEA 3
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NEW 4
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 3 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Seattle Kraken
STAT
New York Rangers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New York Rangers plays on familiar turf at Madison Square Garden.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Seattle Kraken Could Win
Seattle Kraken averages 2.9 goals per game offensively.
Why New York Rangers Could Win
New York Rangers responds with a scoring rate of 2.8 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Rangers's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Madison Square Garden
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Seattle Kraken (50.0%)
New York Rangers (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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