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 York Rangers taking on the Detroit Red Wings. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings
2024-25 Season Series: Rangers 3-0 Hurricanes
U.S TV: Fan Duel Sports Detroit X; MSG; NHL Network
Canada TV: Sportsnet
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL Predictions with our featured game between the Rangers and Red Wings. Igor Shesterkin is expected to get the start in goal for the Blueshirts. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. New York was shut out by the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, which has become a theme in several Rangers’ losses. Adam Fox is first on the club in assists (8) and points (11).
Cam Talbot is confirmed to get the start for Detroit against his old team. The Red Wings lost the last time out, but are 6-4 in the last 10 games. Detroit is one of the better penalty-killing units, as it’s tied for sixth with an 87.2 percent success rate. Dylan Larkin is first in goals (8) and points (18) so far this season.
The Rangers have played better, but the Red Wings get the victory.
Prediction: Red Wings win 3-2.
Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders
2024-25 Season Series: Wild 1-1 Islanders
How to Watch:
U.S TV: MSGSN; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin X; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL predictions has the Minnesota Wild taking on the New York Islanders. Jesper Wallstedt is the confirmed starter for the Wild, who are 3-4-3 in the last 10 games. Minnesota has struggled at both ends of the ice, with it being 29th in goals allowed with 3.67 goals allowed per game. Kirill Kaprizov leads in goals (8), assists (11), and points (19) early in this campaign.
David Rittich is the confirmed starter for the Islanders, who are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. However, New York did lose its last time on the ice. Bo Horvat is tops in goals (9) and points (15) so far this season.
Both clubs are coming off losses, but the Islanders are more solid on the defensive end.
Prediction: Islanders win 5-3.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames
2024-25 Season Series: Blackhawks 0-3 Flames
How to Watch:
U.S TV: Chicago Sports Network; ESPN+
Canada TV: SN West
Time: 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our last featured game of NHL predictions has the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Calgary Flames. Chicago is expected to go with Spencer Knight in goal for this game. The Blackhawks are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games and are coming off a victory. Connor Bedard is first in goals (7), assists (11), and points (18).
Dustin Wolfe is the projected starter for the Flames, who are 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. However, Calgary has won the last two consecutive games entering this matchup. Blake Coleman is first on the club in goals with six, but Nazem Kadri is tops in assists (7) and points (11).
Calgary has played well in recent games. However, go with Chicago to get the victory.
Prediction: Blackhawks win 4-3.
Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks
2024-25 Season Series: Jets 3-0 Sharks
U.S TV: NBC Sports California; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN3
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Prediction: Jets win 5-2.
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. Go with Mika Zibanejad to score a goal for the Blueshirts. For the Red Wings, take Alex DeBrincat to get at least one assist.
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