{"id":133641,"date":"2022-11-25T11:59:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T16:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=133641"},"modified":"2022-11-25T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T16:59:28","slug":"nhl-predictions-november-25-penguins-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/11\/25\/nhl-predictions-november-25-penguins-flyers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: November 25 with Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>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\u2019s featured game for NHL Predictions is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/penguins\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> vs. the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. We hope you had a Happy American Thanksgiving and check out our other NHL predictions for the day.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h2>\n<h3>Ottawa Senators vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head Senators 0 &#8211; 0 Ducks<\/h4>\n<p>Both teams have some good young players and plenty of promise. The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/senators\/\" target=\"_self\"> Ottawa Senators<\/a> have lost four of its last five while the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> are coming off a 3-2 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers.<\/a> Ottawa could exploit the Anaheim&#8217;s trouble with killing off penalties.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;ll be a tight one, but the Sens should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Senators win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-t0-Head: Penguins 0-0 Flyers<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s our featured game for our set of predictions and the first of three meetings this season. Pittsburgh is red-hot with four straight wins and both sides of the ice playing well. The Penguins are sixth in goals for coming into Friday&#8217;s games with 71. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crosbsi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sidney Crosby<\/a> is still playing at a high level with 10 goals and 27 points.<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers have lost eight straight games and are fading after a great start. Further issues mean more angry soundbites from coach John Tortorella, who even scares the Grinch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Hart<\/a> continues to<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/11\/04\/philadelphia-flyers-goaltender-impacts-early-on\/\" target=\"_self\"> put up great numbers,<\/a> but only he can do so much to stem the tide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/11\/22\/nhl-predictions-november-23-with-buffalo-sabres-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Betting on team&#8217;s continue losing streaks<\/a> has been an issue for the site, but Pittsburgh should take care of business.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Penguins win 4-1.<\/p>\n<h3>Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Kraken 0 &#8211; 1 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n<p>This Pacific Division battle has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/seattle-kraken\/\" target=\"_self\"> Seattle Kraken<\/a> coming in with a three-game winning streak. Seattle has been scoring goals in bunches as of late and from multiple sources. It&#8217;s been a wide distribution of goals for the Kraken with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mccanja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared McCann<\/a> having the most with seven.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"2ptpAHQwTeF2VIHIjSKagA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1433737893\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'2ptpAHQwTeF2VIHIjSKagA',sig:'Wu2Le3XREOSjGuvK_UcuOnjRVhNO3V3bgN3_6AQ6myU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1433737893',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> are third in goals for with 77 and have won three of their last five. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a> seems to be back to his old self and leads the team with 11 goals so far. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> has helped the Knights not miss a beat in goal <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/04\/25\/robin-lehner-season-ending-surgery\/\" target=\"_self\">despite the loss<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lehnero01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robin Lehner<\/a>. Both teams are top six in goals against.<\/p>\n<p>It should be a good game, but the Knights have the edge.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Arizona Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Coyotes 0-0 Red Wings<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/coyotes\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Coyotes<\/a> are coming off a surprising 4-0 shutout of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> in the last outing. Arizona&#8217;s goals for is 31st, but are eighth on the power play and penalty kill. The Coyotes did look better after getting back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chychja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakob Chychrun<\/a> and currently have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crousla01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lawson Crouse<\/a> leading in goals.<\/p>\n<p>Things are looking good for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/redwings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> under new coach Derek LaLonde. Team captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> leads in goals (9) and assists (13) for the club. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hussovi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ville Husso<\/a><\/span> has been what Detroit&#8217;s been missing in goal with a .922 save percentage.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona does look better with Chychrun, but Detroit should push through.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Red Wings win 3-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Islanders 1-0<\/h4>\n<p>Both teams have won three of their last five. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/islanders\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a> beat the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bluejackets\/\" target=\"_self\"> Columbus Jackets,<\/a> 4-3, in the first meeting of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sorokil01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ilya Sorokin<\/a> made 49 saves to shut out the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, 3-0, in the last game out. The Isles are eighth in goals for and goals against and third on the penalty kill.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"K81mEBPgSfxdDwJFXlgkKw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1388979620\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'K81mEBPgSfxdDwJFXlgkKw',sig:'H63OdMNvNNM4q-tGGzz282Y4PTm8hj4CgVAn9rRnGYE=',w:'594px',h:'404px',items:'1388979620',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Columbus lost 3-1 to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> the last time on ice. The Jackets are 31st in goals against and 30th on the power play. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jennebo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boone Jenner<\/a> leads the team in goals with eight and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaudrjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Johnny Gaudreau<\/a> is tops in assists with 11.<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders have been riding some great goaltending and that should continue here.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Islanders win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Devils 0-0 Sabres<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> are coming off a controversial loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> that snapped their 13-game winning streak. However, the Devils have been incredible the last two months. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanecvi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a> has been amazing in goal with a 2.14 goals-against-average and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> leads in assists with 16.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> are on a two-game winning streak after losing eight straight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/samuema02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mattias Samuelsson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/girgeze01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zemgus Girgensons<\/a> both returning have been a big lift as well as picking up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jostty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyson Jost<\/a>. The Sabres are fourth in goals scored while the Devils are fifth.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey might be a little sore from that loss, so they should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>St. Louis Blues vs. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Blues 0-0 Lightning<\/h4>\n<p>Our last game features the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blues\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Louis Blues<\/a> versus <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/lightning\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>. The Blues are coming off a loss to the Sabres but won seven in a row before that. Talk of the Blues blowing everything up has stopped because they must have found that old tape of &#8220;Gloria&#8221; from 2019. Both power plays are in the top 10 with St. Louis 10th and Tampa Bay ninth.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay is also coming off a loss after a four-game winning streak. The Lightning have also righted the ship after a shaky start. Veterans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stamkst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steven Stamkos<\/a> (10 goals) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kucheni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Kucherov<\/a> (18 assists) have been carrying the load.<\/p>\n<p>This should be worthy of the national TV hope. We&#8217;ll get the gift of free hockey.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Lightning win 5-4 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crosbsi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sidney Crosby<\/a> has 499 career goals. 49 of those goals are against the Flyers.<\/p>\n<p>Be there Tuesday for a chance to witness history as the Penguins take on Philadelphia: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZA0GHibASX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZA0GHibASX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xladAurkD0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/xladAurkD0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/penguins\/status\/1492980487320653827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 13, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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