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 Montreal Canadiens taking on the New Jersey Devils. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes
2024-25 Season Series: Wild 2-0 Hurricanes
U.S TV: Fan Duel Sports South; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the Minnesota Wild visiting the Carolina Hurricanes. Filip Gustavsson is the expected starter for the Wild, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Minnesota has won two consecutive games, but is also 3-4-3 in the last 10 games entering this matchup. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team in goals (8), assists (10), and points (18) so far this season.
Frederik Andersen is the probable starter for the Hurricanes, who are coming off a 3-0 shutout of the New York Rangers. Carolina is 6-4 in the last 10 games heading into this game. Seth Jarvis leads the club in goals (8) and points (12), while Sebastian Aho is first in assists wth eight.
Both teams are coming off wins the last time out. However, the Hurricanes pick up the victory.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils
2024-25 Season Series: Canadiens 0-3 Devils
How to Watch:
U.S TV: MSGSN; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our featured game of NHL predictions is a battle of first-place teams in the Eastern Conference between the Canadiens and Devils. Montreal will go with Jakub Dobes between the pipes. The Habs lost the last time out, but are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. Team captain Nick Suzuki is off to a blistering start with 16 assists and 19 points. Cole Caufield leads Montreal in goals with 10 so far this campaign.
Jacob Markstrom is the projected starter for the Devils, who have also won seven of their last 10 games. New Jersey averages a total of 3.54 goals scored, which is good enough to be tied for sixth. Jack Hughes is topping the club in goals (10) and points (16), but Jesper Bratt has the most assists on the team with nine.
This should be a good matchup. Take Montreal to get the win on the road.
Prediction: Canadiens win 4-3 in overtime.
Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings
2024-25 Season Series: Panthers 1-1 Kings
How to Watch:
U.S TV: Hulu; ESPN+
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our last game of NHL predictions has the Florida Panthers visiting the Los Angeles Kings. Florida is expected to start Sergei Bobrovsky in the crease for this game. The Panthers are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games, including a loss the last time on ice. Brad Marchand is first on the team in goals (7) and points so far this season. Mackie Samoskevich has the most assists on the Panthers so far, with seven.
Darcy Kuemper is the likely starter for the Kings, who are 5-2-3 in the last 10 games. Los Angeles is starting to bounce back after some injuries to start the year. Adrian Kempe is tied for first in goals with six, but he’s first in assists (10) and points (16) this campaign.
Florida has so many injuries to deal with, and Los Angeles should win this one.
Prediction: Kings win 4-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props of the night. The over/under for the Canadiens and Devils is 5.5, and we like the over due to the prowess of both offences.
As for individual props, go with Lane Hutson to get a power-play point for the Canadiens. On the Devils’ end of things, take Luke Hughes to record at least an assist.
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