{"id":134146,"date":"2022-12-17T09:35:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T14:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=134146"},"modified":"2022-12-17T09:35:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T14:35:16","slug":"nhl-predictions-december-17-including-the-anaheim-ducks-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/17\/nhl-predictions-december-17-including-the-anaheim-ducks-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: December 17 Including The Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><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 between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins <\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Blue Jackets 0-1 Bruins<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The first of our NHL Predictions is between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bluejackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a>. It is going to be a special day as the Bruins honour captain <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> with a ceremonial puck drop. It&#8217;s a great day for hockey in the city of Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"Xks8NzIESx1MRaeNXL9kyg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1389891325\" 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:'Xks8NzIESx1MRaeNXL9kyg',sig:'6tDWEaBj6LBNBNAMIYKj_K5Gn-JEYs1rTKNFUhva8Yk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1389891325',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Columbus is the worst team in the conference. Nothing seems to be going right for them and the injury bug has hit them hard. <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 their saving grace and is the key for them offensively. Boston is 3-3 in their last six games and is coming off a shootout loss. The Bruins are one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/moneypuck.com\/teams.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">highest-scoring teams<\/a> in the league, and with Columbus allowing the third most goals, it could be a feast for the Bruins offensively. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><em>Prediction: Bruins defeat Blue Jackets<\/em> <em>5-2<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Senators 0-0 Red Wings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is the first meeting between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/senators\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/redwings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings.<\/a> Two of the teams that made big splashes this off-season get to go head-to-head. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The talent for each team is remarkable to watch. In addition to that, the talent is primarily young, and bright futures are ahead for the players and their clubs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brady Tkachuk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/seidemo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moritz Seider<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pintosh01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shane Pinto<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sandeja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Sanderson<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Both teams are on the outside looking in and separated by four points. It should be a great matchup between two Atlantic Division teams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Prediction: Red Wings defeat Senators 3-2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Head: Ducks 0-0 Oilers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tonights featured matchup on our NHL Predictions is between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton is 3-2 in their last five games, whereas the Ducks finally secured their second regulation win of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The two teams are in opposite spectrums of the Pacific Division. Edmonton is sitting fourth in the division and pushing further for a playoff spot. Anaheim is at the bottom and is in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This has the makings of a lopsided affair. The Oilers high flying offensive attack and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statmuse.com\/nhl\/team\/edmonton-oilers-25\/schedule\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top-ranked power play<\/a> is no match for the Ducks. Defensively they will have a busy night trying to contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a>, who can control the game themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Prediction: Oilers defeat Ducks 5-1<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"fxUdBdvHRbx5WXe5Mo68MA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1389397584\" 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:'fxUdBdvHRbx5WXe5Mo68MA',sig:'Hg7_wco7Jml5MRbrqrJaQCxzOP0PuEPJnNK877FIOzc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1389397584',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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