Hockey fans are treated to an exciting Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee this Monday as the Buffalo Sabres travel to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. With the Hurricanes currently dominating at home and the Sabres looking to bounce back from a heart-breaking overtime loss, this Metropolitan vs. Atlantic Division clash promises plenty of fireworks.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the action on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Sabres vs. Hurricanes Game Details: TV and Streaming Options
The puck drops at 1:30 PM ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- USA TV: The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
- USA Streaming: You can stream the game live on HBO Max (B/R Sports Add-On).
- Canada TV/Streaming: Canadian viewers can catch the game via Sportsnet Now (SN Now). Please check your local listings for specific linear channel availability (often Sportsnet 360 or Sportsnet East for US national games).
Team Records and Recent Form
The Carolina Hurricanes (30-15-4) are entering this contest firing on all cylinders. They have outscored their opponents 13-2 in their last two games, coming off a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday and a massive 9-1 rout of the Florida Panthers on Friday. Their offense is clicking, and they will be looking to extend their home winning streak.
The Buffalo Sabres (26-16-6) are playing competitive hockey but are dealing with adversity. They enter Monday’s game fresh off a tough 5-4 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. despite a valiant effort. They have won 15 of their last 18 games, but injuries are beginning to test their depth.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
Buffalo Sabres:
- Tage Thompson: 38 points (21 Goals, 17 Assists)
- Alex Tuch: 34 points (13 Goals, 21 Assists)
- Josh Doan: 28 points (13 Goals, 15 Assists)
Carolina Hurricanes:
- Sebastian Aho: 43 points (17 Goals, 26 Assists)
- Andrei Svechnikov: 35 points (12 Goals, 23 Assists)
- Nikolaj Ehlers: 34 points (11 Goals, 23 Assists)
Key Injuries
The Sabres were dealt a significant blow with Josh Norris downgraded to week-to-week with an upper-body injury. They are also missing Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins. The Hurricanes are managing the workload of defenseman Jaccob Slavin (injury management) and are without goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov.
Game Prediction and Betting Odds: Can Buffalo Upset Carolina?
The betting odds for Monday’s game have the Carolina Hurricanes as -198 favorites, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
Personally, I think the Hurricanes are just too much to handle at home right now. With Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov playing some of their best hockey of the season, Carolina’s speed is going to be a problem for a banged-up Buffalo defensive core. The Sabres have been resilient, but playing on the road after a deflating OT loss on Saturday is a tough spot. I’m expecting a high-scoring affair that hits the Over.
My prediction: Carolina Hurricanes win 5-3.
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