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 between the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers
Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators
Head to Head: Red Wings 1-1 Senators
The first game on our NHL Predictions is an Atlantic Division showdown. As the wild card race is heating up, the Detroit Red Wings take on the Ottawa Senators. Plenty on the line as the race is tightening up and that spot is up for grabs. This will be the second matchup of a back-to-back against one another.
Ottawa is coming off a big win against the Montreal Canadiens. Detroit started hot winning five games and has now toggled back and forth going 2-2. In a tight race and deadline approaching, this ought to be a good matchup.
Predictions: Red Wings defeat Senators 4-3
Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars
Head to Head: Canucks 0-0 Stars
The next game on our NHL Predictions is a Western Conference showdown. In a race for the crown in the Central, the Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver is well out of the playoff race at this point.
Dallas is coming off a huge victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. Newcomer Evgeni Dadonov could make his debut and the grind begins toward the end of the season. Dadonov could help spark up players like Mason Marchment, and Tyler Seguin. Both have struggled to find the back of the net, but against a Vancouver team allowing the second-most goals could help.
Prediction: Stars defeat Canucks 4-1
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers
Head to Head: Bruins 0-0 Oilers
Our featured game on the NHL Predictions features two of the best teams in the league. The Boston Bruins continue their road trip against the Edmonton Oilers. It is an arms race in the Pacific and the Bruins are keeping pace to maintain their top seed.
The best aspect of this game features a great offence against a great defence. Edmonton has scored the most goals (230) and plays a Bruins team that allowed the least. However, Boston does rank second in goals scored which could make this a back-and-forth affair.
Connor McDavid is always one to watch. He has 113 points on the year and we are only 3/4 of the way into the season. Boston has a star of their own in David Pastrnak so the lamps could get lit often. Heck, maybe Linus Ullmark will score another goalie goal. It is truly a great test for both teams as every point matters at this time of the year.
Prediction: Oilers defeat Bruins 5-4
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