With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night.
NHL Predictions
Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes
Head-to-Head: Kraken 1-0 Hurricanes
TV: Bally Sports South; Root Sports Northwest
Our first game of the night has the Seattle Kraken visiting the Carolina Hurricanes. The Kraken got the win with a rare 7-4 offensive outburst in the first game of the season. Philipp Grubauer is the projected starter, but always check social media before locking in your fantasy goalie. Seattle may have gotten away with one in overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings last time out. However, they’ll take the win and hope to build momentum from it. Jaden Schwartz leads the club with four goals this season.
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Frederik Andersen is current starter penciled for the Hurricanes, who are coming off a 3-0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Carolina has lost three straight games and has struggled to stop pucks from going in the net. The Hurricanes are a capable team and can turn things around in a hurry. Seth Jarvis leads the way in goals so far this season with four.
Carolina is getting some home cooking and should rebound in Raleigh.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 5-3.
Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Head-to-Head: Avalanche 0-0 Penguins
TV: Altitude; Sportsnet Pittsburgh
One of the featured games in our NHL predictions has the Colorado Avalanche looking to stay unbeaten against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alexandar Georgiev is the likely starter in between the pipes for the Avs. Mikko Rantanen has five goals so far this campaign with Colorado. The Avalanche survived a tough game with the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Tristan Jarry is the likely starter for the Penguins, who have lost three straight games. Pittsburgh fell to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Bryan Rust has five goals this season while Jake Guentzel has six assists this campaign for the Pens.
Colorado is unbeaten, but it’s not been easy. The Avs get the win and stay without a loss.
Prediction: Avalanche win 4-1.
New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers
Head-t0-Head: Rangers 0-0 Oilers
TV: MSG; Sportsnet One.
Our featured game of the best bets of NHL predictions has the New York Rangers continuing the Western swing at the Edmonton Oilers. The Blueshirts have a two-game winning streak and will likely go with Igor Shesterkin in goal. Chris Kreider has five goals so far with Filip Chytil handing out six assists.
The Oilers will be without Connor McDavid once again. However, Leon Draisaitl has stepped up to lead in goals and points. Stuart Skinner is the projected starter for Edmonton, which needs to tighten up its defensive game. The Oilers are 31st in goals allowed.
New York’s defensive game is just a bit better and they’ll get the victory.
Prediction: Rangers win 4-2.
Prop Bet of the Night
We’ll keep with the Rangers and Oilers game for our preferred prop bet. Kreider has gotten most of his points with the man-advantage and that’s our prop for the night. The Massachusetts native getting 0.5-1.0 power-play point is worth a play.
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