{"id":134023,"date":"2022-12-11T13:21:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T18:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=134023"},"modified":"2022-12-11T13:21:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-11T18:21:07","slug":"nhl-predictions-december-11-including-the-boston-bruins-vs-vegas-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/11\/nhl-predictions-december-11-including-the-boston-bruins-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: December 11 Including The Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><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\u2019s featured game is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/11\/nhl-predictions-december-11th-including-colorado-avalanche-vs-st-louis-blues\/\" target=\"_self\">other set of NHL Predictions.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Philadelphia Flyers vs Arizona Coyotes<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Flyers 0-0 Coyotes<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The Mullet Arena experience continues and it welcomes John Tortorella and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> They travel to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/coyotes\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Coyotes.<\/a> This game is between two of the worst teams in this league and they are Connor Bedard-bound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"fcf-i50kTNlFd1Oi3vJy_w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1351497011\" 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:'fcf-i50kTNlFd1Oi3vJy_w',sig:'3pdIiFTsGfKcyasb6BkDzrNuYBQh44sZ9J_OhjQXx0E=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1351497011',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Arizona pulled off an upset as they stunned the Bruins Friday evening. Philly on the other hand has lost twice this week, however, they gained one point against Vegas the other night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This team doesn&#8217;t boast a lot up front, although <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> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> have looked awesome for each team. But the bright spots lie in net. <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> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vejmeka01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a> have been a large part in keeping their teams in games. Vejmelka ranks second in <a href=\"https:\/\/moneypuck.com\/goalies.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goals saved above expected<\/a>, while Hart ranks fourth. Two outstanding young reminders going head to head will be fun. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Prediction: Coyotes defeat Flyers 3-2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Capitals 0-0 Jets<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Alexander Ovechkin and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/capitals\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> travel to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> The Jets are right at the top of the Central Division, whereas Washington is try to climb back into the wild card scenario. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">History is upon us as Ovechkin is growing ever so close to eclipsing the 800-goal mark. With each passing game, history is being made. But he will get to face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> who has been one of the best goaltenders all year long. The Jets have been a more formidable team this season, and they get the edge against a Washington club who is slowly getting back to full health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Prediction: Jets defeat Capitals 4-3<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Bruins 0-1 Golden Knights <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Tonight&#8217;s featured game is a matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights. It is a rematch from earlier in the week, which saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/cassibr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruce Cassidy<\/a> and his squad spoil the Bruins historic home winning streak. Now the Bruins travel to his house looking for redemption. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Not only are the Bruins looking for redemption against their former coach, but they also from Friday night. The Bruins lost to the Arizona Coyotes while only giving up 16 shots on goal. Vegas followed up an embarrassing loss to the New York Rangers with an overtime victory against the Flyers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The goaltending matchup is the same ad last time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/u\/ullmali01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linus Ullmark<\/a> will take on <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> for the second time this season. Both goalies are at the top due to their level of play, making this a great matchup. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Prediction: Bruins defeat Golden Knights 4-3<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Most career multi-point games by a player in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLBruins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NHLBruins<\/a> franchise history (1924-)<br \/>\n388- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bourqra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ray Bourque<\/a><br \/>\n337- Johnny Bucyk<br \/>\n303- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/esposph01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phil Esposito<\/a><br \/>\n255- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/orrbo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby Orr<\/a><br \/>\n245- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/middlri01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Middleton<\/a><br \/>\n235- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bergepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrice Bergeron<\/a><br \/>\n208- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> (Via 1G-1A so far tonight vs the Golden Knights)<br \/>\n207- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/cashmwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Cashman<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zzmRFhQ6sF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/zzmRFhQ6sF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StatsCentre\/status\/1599956037842661376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 6, 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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