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NHL Predictions: Jan 23 Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs

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Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

2024-25 Season Series: Capitals 1-1 Flames

How to Watch:

US TV: Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+

Canada TV: SN1

Time: 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Washington Capitals meeting the Calgary Flames for the first time this season. Logan Thompson is the expected starter for the Capitals, who are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. However, Washington has dropped its last four games in a row. Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson are tied for the team’s lead in points with 43.

Devin Cooley is the probable starter for the Flames, who are also 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. However, Calgary has only lost its last two games in a row. Nazem Kadri leads the team in assists (25) and points (34) for the Flames.

Both teams are struggling coming into this game. However, Washington should get back on track.

Prediction: Capitals win 4-2.

Prop Bets of the Night

We close out NHL predictions with our prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Maple Leafs versus the Golden Knights is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.

As for individual props, take Marner to score against his old team for Vegas. On the Toronto side of things, take Auston Matthews to get a goal.

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.