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 Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-Head: Devils 1-1 Blue Jackets
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: TSN2; TSN5; ESPN+
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Senators and the Canadiens. Ottawa is expected to start Linus Ullmark in between the pipes. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Senators are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games and this includes six straight victories. Brady Tkachuk has registered 27 goals and 24 assists for Ottawa.
Sam Montembeault is the confirmed starter for the Canadiens, who are 7-1-2 in the last 10 games. The Habs are coming off a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers last time out. Patrik Laine has overcome injuries to get 16 goals with 11 assists for the Canadiens.
Both teams are playing well, but Ottawa continues its winning run.
Prediction: Senators win 4-2.
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Capitals
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: SN360; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+
The second game of NHL predictions has the Detroit Red Wings visiting the Washington Capitals. Detroit is projected to start Petr Mrazek in between the pipes for this game. The Red Wings are 3-7 in the last 10 games, but did get a victory in their last game out. Alex DeBrincat has collected five goals and added four assists over the past 10 games.
Washington is likely to go with Charlie Lindgren in goal for this game. The Capitals are 6-4 in the last 10 games and are in first place in the Metropolitan Division. Tom Wilson has been averaging over a point a game as of late with three goals and eight assists over the past 10 games for Washington.
This is an important game for different reasons, but the Capitals continue their solid run.
Prediction: Capitals win 5-3.
Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks
Head-to-Head: Jets 1-0 Canucks
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: SN Pacific; TSN3; ESPN+
Our last game of NHL predictions has the Winnipeg Jets taking on the Vancouver Canucks . Winnipeg is expected to start Connor Hellebuyck in the crease for this game. The Jets are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games and winners of three straight games prior to this game. Kyle Connor has totaled 36 goals and 49 assists for Winnipeg.
Kevin Lankinen is the projected starter for the Canucks, who are 5-5 in the last 10 games. This also includes a loss in the team’s last outing. Vancouver owns a 27-6-6 record in games they score at least three goals. Elias Pettersson is having a slow season by his standards with 15 goals and 27 assists for the Canucks.
The Jets are playing well, but the Canucks are looking for some mometum.
Prediction: Jets win 4-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our props. For Ottawa, take Drake Batherson to get the over on 0.5 points. On the Montreal end of things, go with Cole Caufield to get a goal on the power play.
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