Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings
Time: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: SN1; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+
We open up this round of NHL predictions with the Vancouver Canucks facing the Detroit Red Wings. Kevin Lankinen is the expected starter for Vancouver, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canucks are excellent so far on the road this season with a 9-2 mark. Quinn Hughes has netted five goals and 20 assists for the Canucks.
Cam Talbot is the confirmed starter for the Red Wings, who are 5-6-1 this season at home. Detroit is also 4-5-1 in the last 10 games going into this one. Dylan Larkin has totaled 12 goals and six assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Also note the early start time for fantasy purposes.
This is an important game for the Wings, but the Canucks get the victory.
Prediction: Canucks win 4-2
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins
Head-to-Head: Canadiens 0-1 Bruins
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: Sportsnet; CBC; NESN; ESPN+
Our featured game is the renewal of the old rivalry between the Canadiens and the Bruins. Montreal will likely go with Cayden Primeau after having a game on Saturday afternoon. The Habs are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. Cole Caufield leads the team in goals while Nick Suzuki is first in assists (14) and points (22).
Jeremy Swayman is the projected starter for the Bruins, who are 4-4-2 in the last 10 games. Boston did win a goal-filled 6-4 game against Montreal on October 10 in the first meeting. David Pastrnak is first in goals (8), assists (14) and points (22) for the Bruins.
Boston will have a little more rest and want to bounce back after Friday’s loss.
Prediction: Bruins win 5-2.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: Chicago Sports Network; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+
The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Chicago Blackhawks in this final game of NHL predictions. Elvis Merzlikins is the expected starter for a Blue Jackets team that’s 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, Columbus has struggled away from home at 2-6-2 this season. Kirill Marchenko has put up nine goals and 14 assists for the Blue Jackets.
Petr Mrazek is the confirmed starter for the Blackhawks, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. Chicago is also 4-5 this season at the United Center. Connor Bedard has notched scored four goals with 13 assists for the Blackhawks.
This one is a tough game to figure out, but Columbus goes against trends to pick up the victory.
Prediction: Blue Jackets win 4-3.
Prop Bets of the Day
We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the day. We’ll go to our featured game for today. On the Montreal end, take Caufield as an anytime goalscorer at +210. For the Boston side, go with Brad Marchand at +160. These are both courtesy of FanDuel.
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