Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2024-25 season.
NHL Predictions
Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers
Head-to-Head: Canadiens 2-0 Panthers
Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: TSN2; Scripps Florida; ESPN+
We open NHL predictions with the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Florida Panthers. Sam Montembeault is the projected starter for the Canadiens, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Montreal has picked a bad time to go on a five-game losing streak and it’s 3-4-3 in the last 10 games. However, Juraj Slafkovsky has generated five goals and added four assists over the last 10 games.
Sergei Bobrovsky is the confirmed starter for the Panthers, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. Florida has also won two straight games as it battles for first in the Atlantic Division. Sam Bennett has been averaging a point a games as of late with six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
Both teams need points for different reasons, but Montreal stops the bleeding today.
Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-Head: Sabres 1-1 Capitals
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: MSG Buffalo; Monumental Sports Network; SN 360; ESPN+
Our second game of NHL predictions has the Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals squaring off for the third time this season. Buffalo is expected to go with the hot hand with James Reimer in net. The Sabres are 6-4 in the last 10, but are coming off a loss in their last game. Ryan McLeod has been playing very well lately with three goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games.
Washington is likely to go with Logan Thompson between the pipes for this game. The Capitals are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games, but are actually on a two-game losing streak. Aliaksei Protas is continuing his breakout season with six goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.
Buffalo has actually been playing well as of late, but Washington gets back on track.
Prediction: Capitals win 5-2.
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets
Head-to-Head: Canucks 1-1 Jets
Time: 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: SN Pacific; TSN3; ESPN+
Our last game of NHL predictions is our featured contest between the Canucks and Jets. Thatcher Demko is the expected starter for Vancouver, which is 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. The Canucks are six points adrift of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. Brock Boeser has totaled 24 goals and 22 assists for Vancouver.
Connor Hellebuyck is the probable starter for Winnipeg, which is 7-3 in the last 10 games. The Jets are also winners of the last two games as they try to hold off the Capitals for the President’s Trophy. Mark Scheifele has post one goal and eight assists over the past 10 games.
The Cnaucks need points to stay alive, but Jets find a way to win.
Prediction: Jets win 4-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We close out NHL predictions with our prop bets of the night. Let’s stay with our featured game for our main choices. For Vancouver, take Quinn Hughes to get the over on 1.5 points. On the Winnipeg end of things, go with Kyle Connor to get a goal on the power play.
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