This is the final week before the NHL pauses for the 4 Nations Face-Off from Feb. 12-20. Until then, teams must push through their remaining games, with some facing a more condensed schedule than others. This article breaks down the next seven days and highlights the biggest rest mismatches.

The table below shows how home-ice advantage was influenced by rest last season:

Rest Diff	Games	Home Win %	Implied Odds
Home >	373	59.0%	55.9%
Home =	690	53.8%	55.4%
Home <	249	47.8%	50.8%

Here’s how rest has impacted home-ice advantage this season:

Rest Diff	Games	Home Win %	Implied Odds
Home >	248	59.7%	56.2%
Home =	427	54.8%	55.0%
Home <	167	47.3%	52.1%

Monday, February 3rd

The week starts quietly with just one game as Nashville hosts Ottawa. The Predators will be playing their third game in four days, while the Senators begin a back-to-back. Nashville will have three days off following this game. This matchup might also be the first game back for goaltender Linus Ullmark.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
	1	OTT	NSH	1	3/4

Tuesday, February 4th

Tuesday is one of two 14-game slates this week. Ottawa faces a well-rested Tampa Bay team in the first of two meetings over three days, while Columbus plays its fourth game in six days against a surging Buffalo squad looking for its third straight win. The Blue Jackets are aiming for their fourth consecutive victory.

Several teams, including Florida and Calgary, will be playing their third game in four days against opponents coming off two days’ rest. Meanwhile, the Islanders and Red Wings are in similar spots but facing teams with just a one-day break. The biggest rest mismatch is Montreal vs. San Jose, as the Sharks will have been off for four days while the Canadiens had just one.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
	2	MIN	BOS	2
4/6	1	CBJ	BUF	1
2/2	0	OTT	TBL	2
	1	NJD	PIT	2
3/4	1	FLA	WSH	2
	1	VGK	NYI	1	3/4
	2	EDM	STL	1
	2	CAR	WPG	2
	2	TOR	CGY	1	3/4
	1	PHI	UTA	1
	1	COL	VAN	1
	1	DAL	ANA	1
3/4	1	DET	SEA	1
	1	MTL	SJS	4

Wednesday, February 5th

All three road teams on Wednesday—Boston, Edmonton, and Montreal—will be playing the second half of back-to-back games against well-rested opponents. The Rangers host the Bruins after a two-day break, while Chicago and Los Angeles return from three-day breaks to face the Oilers and Canadiens.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
2/2	0	BOS	NYR	2
2/2	0	EDM	CHI	3
2/2	0	MTL	LAK	3

Thursday, February 6th

Thursday features nine games, but every team will be on equal rest with just one day off, making it a light night in terms of schedule advantages. However, Calgary and Florida will be playing their fourth game in six days, while Ottawa plays its third game in four days.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
3/4	1	OTT	TBL	1
	1	VGK	NJD	1
	1	WSH	PHI	1
	1	UTA	CBJ	1
4/6	1	FLA	STL	1
	1	CAR	MIN	1
	1	COL	CGY	1	4/6
	1	TOR	SEA	1
	1	VAN	SJS	1

Friday, February 7th

Most road teams will be well-rested on Friday, except for Colorado, which plays the second half of a back-to-back in Edmonton. The Oilers won’t be fresh either, as this will be their third game in four days. Pittsburgh and Dallas will have a one-day rest advantage over their opponents, while Nashville will have a two-day edge against Chicago.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
	2	PIT	NYR	1
	2	NYI	WPG	2
	3	NSH	CHI	1
2/2	0	COL	EDM	1	3/4
	2	DAL	LAK	1

Saturday, February 8th

Saturday’s 14-game slate features several teams playing back-to-back games, including Pittsburgh, the Rangers, Chicago, Nashville, the Islanders, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Among them, Nashville and Los Angeles face the biggest rest mismatches.

Additionally, three teams—Montreal, Detroit, and Boston—will have rest advantages over their opponents, while Ottawa plays its fourth game in six days against Florida.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
	1	NJD	MTL	2
	1	TBL	DET	3
	1	UTA	CAR	1
	1	VGK	BOS	2
4/6	1	OTT	FLA	1
2/2	0	PIT	PHI	1
2/2	0	NYR	CBJ	1
2/2	0	CHI	STL	1
	1	TOR	VAN	1
	3	BUF	NSH	0	2/2
2/2	0	NYI	MIN	1
	1	SEA	CGY	1
	3	ANA	LAK	0	2/2
2/2	0	DAL	SJS	1

Sunday, February 9th

Super Bowl Sunday wraps up the week with just two games before the NHL breaks for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Washington will have a two-day rest advantage over Utah, while Montreal hosts Tampa Bay in a game between two fatigued teams.

Other	Rest Days	Visitor	Home	Rest Days	Other
2/2	0	UTA	WSH	2
2/2	0	TBL	MTL	0	2/2