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 Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.
NHL Predictions
Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings
Head-to-Head: Flames 0-0 Red Wings
TV: Sportsnet 360; Bally Sports Detroit
Our featured game of this light slate of NHL predictions has the Flames looking to bounce back against the Red Wings. Calgary lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets in its last outing. Jacob Markstorm is the expected starter for the Flames, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. Calgary has spreading around the scoring this season with a number of different scorers.
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Detroit is coming off a big win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Joe Veleno scored twice for the Red Wings in the victory. James Reimer is the confirmed starter for Detroit, which may finally be able to put it all together. Alex DeBrincat didn’t have point against his old team, but is the team’s leading scorer.
Back-to-back games are always tough to gauge and Calgary has that extra rest.
Prediction: Flames win 4-3 in a shootout.
Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks
Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-0 Ducks
TV: NESN; NHL Network; Bally Sports San Diego; BS So. Calif.
Our last game of NHL predictions has the Boston Bruins continuing their western swing at the Anaheim Ducks. Linus Ullmark will get the call after Jeremy Swayman started the night before against the Los Angeles Kings. The Bruins haven’t given up more than two goals in any of their first four games this season. David Pastrnak has five goals this season and also leads in assists with three.
John Gibson will get the call in goal after Lukas Dostal started the night before against the Arizona Coyotes. Jamie Drysdale was held out of last game against the Coyotes and Brock McGinn is on injured reserve. The Ducks have lost two straight and the offence has struggled in those games.
Boston has been off to a great start and it should continue that against a shaky Anaheim.
Prediction: Bruins win 4-1.
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