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 Minnesota Wild taking on the Anaheim Ducks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
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NHL Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights vs St Louis Blues
Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Blues
US TV: Scripps Vegas; Fan Duel Sports Midwest; Matrix Midwest; KMOV; ESPN+
Canada TV: SN1; SN West
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with a Western Conference matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the St Louis Blues. Vegas is expected to give Carter Hart the start in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Golden Knights are coming into this game with a 3-4-3 record in their previous 10 games. However, Vegas has lost its last three games in a row. Mitch Marner leads the team in assists with 31.
Jordan Binnington is the projected starter for the Blues, who lost to the Golden Knights, 4-1, on November 15. St Louis is 4-5-1 in its last 10 games entering this matchup. The Blues are last in the league in goals scored with 2.46 per game. Robert Thomas leads the club in assists (20) and points (29).
Vegas is looking to start off the New Year with a win and should be able to against a St Louis team that has trouble scoring.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-1.
