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 New Jersey Devils taking on the Florida Panthers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers
Head-to-Head: Devils 1-0 Panthers
U.S. TV: MSGSN; Scripps Florida; ESPN+
Canada TV: SN Pacific
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)
Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Devils making the trip to Sunrise to face the Panthers. Jake Allen is the confirmed starter for New Jersey, which is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Devils are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their previous outing. New Jersey did get a 3-1 win over Florida on October 16. Leading goal-scorer Jack Hughes will be out for this game, so the offensive output witll have to be picked up by players like Jesper Bratt.
Sergei Bobrovsky is the expected starter for the Panthers, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter, Florida is 6-3-1 in the 10 games and are coming off a wild 8-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Panthers struggled out of the gate with injuries, but Paul Maurice’s team has adapted. Brad Marchand is first on the team in goals (13) and points (23) for Florida.
It seems that the Panthers are starting to turn back into contenders. The hosts should get the win over the banged-up Devils.
Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.
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