Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Montreal Canadiens vs. Vancouver Canucks. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils
Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 1-0 Devils
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: MSGSN; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+
We open up NHL predictions with the Columbus Blue Jackets taking on the New Jersey Devils. Elvis Merzlikins is the expected starter for the Blue Jackets, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Columbus 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but got a victory over the New York Rangers the last time out. Adam Fantilli is coming off a hat trick and has six goals with four assists over the last 10 games.
Jacob Markstrom is the projected starter for the Devils, who are 4-6 in the last 10 games. However, New Jersey did score a win in its last game. Jesper Bratt has collected 17 goals with 53 assists for the Devils.
Both teams are looking for points in this game, but Columbus gets the victory.
Prediction: Blue Jackets win 4-2.
New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets
Head-to-Head: Rangers 0-1 Jets
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: MSG; TSN3; ESPN+
The second game of NHL predictions has the Rangers taking on the Winnipeg Jets in Manitoba. Igor Shesterkin is the probable starter for the Rangers, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. Artemi Panarin has been averaging a point a game as of late with five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Connor Hellebuyck is the likely starter for the Jets, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. However, Winnipeg is coming off a loss on Sunday entering this matchup. Mark Scheifele has netted 35 goals and 37 assists for the Jets.
It’s another pivotal matchup, but Winnipeg has looked much better as of late.
Prediction: Jets win 3-2.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks
Head-to-Head: Canadiens 1-0 Canucks
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: SN Pacific; TSN2; ESPN+
Our last game of NHL predictions has the Canadiens looking for the season-sweep over the Canucks. Sam Montembeault is the expected starter for Montreal, which is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Habs have lost the last two games prior to this matchup. Calder Trophy candidate Lane Hutson has posted four goals and 43 assists for Montreal.
Kevin Lankinen is the projected starter for the Canucks, who are 5-5 in the last 1o games. Vancouver has seven overtime-losses at home this season. Conor Garland has recorded 16 goals and 21 assists for the Canucks.
This is another important matchup with plenty on the line. However, Montreal takes the win.
Prediction: Canadiens win 5-3.
Prop Bets of the Night
We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game for some of our props. On the Montreal side, go with Cole Caufield to score a goal. For the Vancouver end of things, take Jake DeBrusk to get the over on 0.5 points.
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