Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.
NHL Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes
Head-to-Head: Flyers 0-1 Hurricanes
TV: TNT; Max
Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Carolina Hurricanes. Carter Hart is the current projected starter, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. The Flyers have two straight wins and have shown some promise with a younger squad. Travis Konecny leads in goals in nine and Travis Sanheim has 12 assists for the Flyers.
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Pyotr Kochetkov is the current penciled in starter for the Hurricanes, who have won three of their last five games. Teuvo Teravainen leads the Canes in goals with nine while Brady Skjei is tops in assists with 10. Carolina can score goals, but needs to tighten things up a bit at the back.
The Flyers have been solid, but the Hurricanes scratch out the win.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-3.
Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers
Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-1 Oilers
TV: Root Sports Northwest; Sportsnet
The Seattle Kraken look to even up the season-series against the Edmonton Oilers. Seattle has lost four of its last five and goal-scoring has been a problem for the team. Philipp Grubauer is the expected starter for the Kraken. Jaden Schwartz has been one of the bright spots for the team with eight goals this season.
Edmonton is in game two of the Kris Knoblauch era after beating New York, 4-1, in the last outing. Leon Draisaitl awoke for a goal and three assists in the last game and Connor McDavid got himself back in the scoring column. Stuart Skinner will likely draw the start for the Oilers.
The Oilers feel like they can ride the new coach bounce to another win.
Prediction: Oilers win 5-2.
Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche
Head-to-Head: Ducks 0-0 Avalanche
TV: Altitude; Bally Sports So Cal; Bally Sports San Diego
The Anaheim Ducks take on the Colorado Avalanche in this first of three meetings this season. Anaheim has been a pleasant surprise with a 9-6 record. Lukas Dostal is likely to get the call in between the pipes for the Ducks. Anaheim has won three of its last five games. Frank Vatrano is off to a surprising start with 11 goals this campaign.
Colorado will likely counter with Alexandar Georgiev in the crease. The Avs bounced back with a 5-1 win over the Kraken to stop a small losing streak. Colorado has 10 goals from Mikko Rantanen to lead the way and Cale Makar has 14 assists to lead in that category.
Anaheim comes in with better form, but Colorado takes advantage of the home ice.
Prediction: Avalanche win 4-3 in a shootout.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks
Head-to-Head: Islanders 0-0 Canucks
TV: TNT; Max; Sportsnet Pacific
Our final and featured game has Bo Horvat coming back to town to face his old club for the first time. Ilya Sorokin is the projected starter for the Isles, who have lost five straight. New York has struggled to score goals and that means Sorokin has to almost be perfect. Brock Nelson leads the team with six goals from the Isles.
Thatcher Demko is likely to get the start for the Canucks, who has wins in four of his last five games. Quinn Hughes has five goals and 18 assists while Brock Boeser has 12 goals for Vancouver. The team is first in goals for and third in goals allowed as Rick Tocchet has made an instant impression.
Horvat will likely get a point, but the Canucks will rule the day.
Prediction: Canucks win 4-1.
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