Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL predictions are back for the first time since February 9. The league was off for the 4 Nations Face-Off, but is back to work with today’s slate of games.
NHL Predictions
Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings
Time: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: ABC; ESPN+
We open NHL predictions with our first game back from the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Detroit Red Wings will host the Minnesota Wild at Little Caesar’s Arena. Filip Gustavsson is the expected starter for the Wild, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Minnesota went 6-4 in the last 10 games, including two straight wins before the break. Marco Rossi has totaled 19 goals and 28 assists for the Wild.
Detroit is expected to counter with Cam Talbot in between the pipes for this game. Fantasy owners should note the early start time for this game before setting their lineups. The Red Wings were 7-2-1 in the last 10 games before the break. However, Detroit lost in the last game before the recess. Lucas Raymond has collected 21 goals and 38 assists for the Red Wings.
Both teams are playing well, but Detroit gets the victory in the first game back.
Prediction: Red Wings win 4-2.
New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres
Head-to-Head: Rangers 1-1 Sabres
Time: 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: MSG; MSG Buffalo; ESPN+
Our second game of NHL predictions is a battle of New York teams. The Buffalo Sabres host the New York Rangers in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is expected to go with Igor Shesterkin in this game. The Blueshirts are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games prior to the 4 Nations break. Mika Zibanejad is starting to play better as of late with three goals and seven assists over the last 10 games for the Rangers.
Buffalo is likely to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the blue paint for this game. The Sabres are 5-5 in the last 10 games, including a loss in the last game before the break. Tage Thompson has been consistent all season with 26 goals with 22 assists for Buffalo.
New York had a number of players in the 4 Nations, but should pick up the win.
Prediction: Rangers win 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights
Head-to-Head: Canucks 0-1 Golden Knights
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: CBC; Sportsnet; CityTV; Scripps Vegas; ESPN+
The last game of NHL predictions has the Canucks visiting the Golden Knights in a Pacific Division matchup. Newly-extended goalie Kevin Lankinen is slated to get the start in the crease. Vancouver is 6-3-1 in the last 10, including three straight wins before the break. Brock Boeser is doing well in a contract year with 18 goals and 17 assists for the Canucks.
Vegas is likely to run with Adin Hill in net for this game. The Golden Knights are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games. However, Vegas does have victories in its last two games. Jack Eichel is averaging over a point per game as of late with eight goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Both teams are playing well as of late, but Vegas has been solid at home all season long.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 3-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We finish out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured contest for some of our props. On the Canucks side, go with Elias Pettersson (the forward) to get a point. On the Vegas side, take Mark Stone to score.
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