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. Our featured game of this edition is the Boston Bruins taking on the Dallas Stars. 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 Montreal Canadiens
2024-25 Season Series: Wild 2-0 Canadiens
US TV: Fan Duel Sports North; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the Minnesota Wild taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Jesper Wallstedt is expected to draw the start after Filip Gustavsson got the call against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Minnesota is 4-3-3 in its previous 10 games after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Prime Monday Night Hockey. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team in assists (32) and points (57).
Sam Montembeault is the projected starter for the Canadiens. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Montreal has struggled against Minnesota in recent seasons, with the Wild going 5-0 in the last five and shutting out the Habs both times last season. Montreal is 6-3-1 in last 10 games, including a gutty 6-5 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators. Cole Caufield leads the club in goals with 24.
Minnesota has dominated Montreal in recent years. However, the Canadiens get the victory at home.
Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.
