{"id":133993,"date":"2022-12-10T11:13:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T16:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=133993"},"modified":"2022-12-10T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T16:13:17","slug":"nhl-predictions-december-10-including-calgary-flames-vs-toronto-maple-leafs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/10\/nhl-predictions-december-10-including-calgary-flames-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: December 10 Including Calgary Flames vs Toronto Maple Leafs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span class=\"s1\">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&#8217;s featured game is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/05\/nhl-first-quarter-analysis-pacific-division-part-one\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> vs the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/09\/toronto-maple-leafs-forward-suspended\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. Be sure to check out our other set of<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/10\/nhl-predictions-december-10-including-the-florida-panthers-vs-tampa-bay-lightning\/\" target=\"_self\"> NHL Predictions<\/a> for the early games.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions with Calgary Flames vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h2>\n<h3>Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Sabres 0-1 Penguins<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/10\/27\/nhl-rumours-buffalo-sabres-trading\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/10\/top-conn-smythe-snubs-since-2000\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> face off for the second time in as many nights. Last night&#8217;s game required overtime before Penguins forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/carteje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Carter<\/a> scored the power play winner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarrytr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tristan Jarry<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/andercr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Anderson<\/a> started last night so expect the night off for both of them. Pittsburgh is heating up as they&#8217;ve won four straight and are 8-1-1 in their previous ten. The Sabres also may be without forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/a> as he awaits a hearing for cross-checking Penguins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/guentja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Guentzel<\/a>. Buffalo is 5-3-2 over their last ten games.<br \/>\n<em><br \/>\n<\/em><em>Prediction: Penguins win 4-3<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Kings 0-0 Canadiens<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/07\/two-players-get-loaned-to-team-canada-for-world-juniors\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> make their only visit to play the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/09\/player-development-of-first-round-picks-phillip-danault\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Montreal has had an extended break, as they last played on Tuesday against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/seattle-kraken\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Kraken<\/a>. The Kings are coming off a 5-0 shutout loss against the Maple Leafs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/q\/quickjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Quick<\/a> is expected to be the between the pipes for LA, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/allenja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Allen<\/a> will get the nod for the Canadiens. Both netminders have very similar stats for the season, as Quick has an 8-8-2 record with a 3.42 GAA and a .887 SV%. Allen has an 8-9-0 record with a 3.42GAA and a .895 SV%V. Cole Caulfield, AKA &#8220;Goal Caulfield,&#8221; leads Montreal with 15 goals this season. Look for the underdog Canadiens to surprise the Kings and pick up the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"T_Vzh0kITLtAm0Klbluuxg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1352700750\" 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:'T_Vzh0kITLtAm0Klbluuxg',sig:'H7j9Sil8pywnfScBisJqZd1HLWo5Bq3ye5wpAl9icW4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1352700750',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Hurricanes 0-0 Islanders<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/10\/analysis-nhl-metropolitan-division-part-one\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a> host the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/11\/30\/nhl-rumours-hurricanes-exploring-options-to-bolster-defence\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> in a meaningful divisional matchup. The Islanders are playing on the backside of back-to-back nights, picking up a win over the Metropolitan-leading <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kochepy01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pyotr Kochetkov<\/a> will start for the Hurricanes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/varlasi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Semyon Varlamov<\/a> is expected to start for the Islanders. On paper, this game looks to be a low-scoring affair, as both teams are strong defensively. However, the Hurricanes will have some rust to shake off, as they haven&#8217;t played since Tuesday. Islanders should have a jump in their legs early on, but it may fade as the game wears on. This is the second meeting for these two clubs; New York beat the Hurricanes 6-2 in their first contest.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Islanders win 2-1 Overtime<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Wild 1-0 Canucks<\/h4>\n<p>In their second matchup, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/08\/vancouver-canucks-season-chaos\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> will be looking for redemption for the 4-3 loss against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/09\/nhl-first-quarter-analysis-central-division-part-two\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> earlier this season. The Canucks have won three straight games in overtime, most recently over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/sharks\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a>. The Wild are playing consecutive nights as they dropped the decision to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/09\/nhl-rumours-jesse-puljujarvi-trade-could-happen-soon\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> yesterday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martisp01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Martin<\/a> has put up a 8-2-1 record and will see more starts with\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demkoth01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thatcher Demko<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/03\/vancouver-canucks-goalie-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">sidelined for four weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canucks\u00a0 win 7-5<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Flames 0-0 Maple Leafs<\/h4>\n<p>Our feature game of the night is an all-Canadian matchup. This is the first game between the Flames and Maple Leafs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marnemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Marner<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/04\/toronto-maple-leafs-forward-makes-history\/\" target=\"_self\">been on an absolute tear<\/a> as he leads the Leafs with 33 points. His lengthy points streak is still intact, and Marner is looking to make it 22 consecutive games with a point. On the other end, Calgary had their three-game winning streak ended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bluejackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dan Vladar will be in the crease for the Flames, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/murrama02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Murray<\/a> looks to be the goalie tonight for the Maple Leafs. Murray played spectacularly in a shutout victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a>. Vladar has the confidence of his coach and teammates as Markstrom has struggled this season. Toronto remains hot on the heels of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/04\/behind-the-mask-andy-moog-story\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, while the Flames currently sit in fifth place in the Pacific Division.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Maple Leafs win 5-4<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After setting each other up for goals in Tuesday night&#8217;s win against the Flames, what makes Mitch Marner and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/matthau01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auston Matthews<\/a> so tough to defend?<\/p>\n<p>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamiemclennan29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jamiemclennan29<\/a>, and trying to make sense of Calgary&#8217;s slow start to games: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kbwhcm2A4y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/Kbwhcm2A4y<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TSNHockey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TSNHockey<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/551hsyMi8r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/551hsyMi8r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSNHockey\/status\/1354406069523652612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 27, 2021<\/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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