{"id":134088,"date":"2022-12-14T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=134088"},"modified":"2022-12-14T00:57:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T05:57:29","slug":"nhl-predictions-december-14th-with-vancouver-canucks-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/14\/nhl-predictions-december-14th-with-vancouver-canucks-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: December 14th with Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames"},"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\u2019s featured game is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canucks\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flames\/\" target=\"_self\"> Calgary Flames<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames<\/h2>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-To-Head: Canadiens 0-0 Senators<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s the first meeting of the season between the Atlantic Division foes. Samuel Montembeault will get the start in goal with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> having back-to-back games. There&#8217;s good news as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> should be available against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/senators\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> after taking a nasty hit from Calgary&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lewistr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Lewis<\/a>. Montreal is getting plenty of scoring from young players like Caufield and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dachki01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirby Dach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"qZLcCb5-RdJJR7RfIf6o8w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1243744333\" 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:'qZLcCb5-RdJJR7RfIf6o8w',sig:'A6BTXqySFf_t_BfUnhcdS3mcsKi3KigtSG-7Kl9xFos=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1243744333',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> comes off a shutout of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> in their last outing. Ottawa does have wins in three in its last five games. The Senators do boast the sixth-best power play in the league. However, they are middle of the pack in other categories.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/10\/29\/sean-monahan-canadiens-options\/\" target=\"_self\">Canadiens are a fun team<\/a> and should win a tight one. Keep an eye on Caufield&#8217;s status before inserting him into your regular or daily fantasy lineup.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-0 Wild<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/redwings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> will be without captain and top-scorer <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> for the game. Detroit has lost three straight and offence seems to be an issue. The Wings will be starting either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nedelal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hellbma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magnus Hellberg<\/a> due to <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> starting the night before against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>. Both teams are similar in goals for and goals against.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> have won three of their last five, including two in a row. Minnesota&#8217;s defence has been stronger in the past two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fleurma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a> will likely draw the start in goal. The Wild have been grinding out games and that&#8217;s helped them stay within distance in the Central Division. Defensive hockey is the bread-and-butter of the Wild.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit will feel the loss of Larkin and that won&#8217;t help their sputtering offence. Minnesota should pick up their win in a close one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Wild win 3-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Canucks 0-0 Flames<\/h4>\n<p>Our featured game is a Pacific Division battle between two teams that are underachieving. Vancouver does have wins in three of its last five games, but got shutout by Minnesota, 3-0, in the last game. <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> will draw the start again as the Canucks have to<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/03\/vancouver-canucks-goalie-injury\/\" target=\"_self\"> deal with the loss<\/a> of <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> in goal. Vancouver also has to deal with the spectre of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/horvabo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bo Horvat<\/a> situation. When things go well for the Canucks, it&#8217;s because of their offence.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary has lost three in a row and been very inconsistent this season. The Flames have shown some flashes of brilliance, but then they hit a rough patch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is likely to get the start against his former team. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> has made a case to get some more starts as of late. Calgary&#8217;s penalty kill is one of its few bright spots with it being seventh in the league. However, they are middle of the road in goals for and goals against.<\/p>\n<p>The Flames are need of a win in order to stay in the playoff race. Calgary grinds out a tight one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Flames win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out our NHL Predictions tomorrow and every day with game action.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"vaH0WmcJQf5N9ZTRj4y1wQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1243539487\" 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:'vaH0WmcJQf5N9ZTRj4y1wQ',sig:'9_RaN2LvAk4AqrFheo5SUSbtTvX1pb8S5lE96QbiC8I=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1243539487',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/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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