{"id":134590,"date":"2023-01-09T15:19:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T20:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=134590"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T20:19:05","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-9-oilers-vs-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-jan-9-oilers-vs-kings\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions January 9 Including Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 Edmonton Oilers<\/a> and the Los Angeles Kings<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Including Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings<\/h2>\n

Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Flyers 0-0 Sabres<\/h4>\n

In the first game of tonight’s NHL predictions, the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> hit the road to take on the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on their second game in as many nights. This is the season’s first meeting between the two Eastern Conference teams. Buffalo swept the season series last year, going a perfect 3-0.<\/p>\n

The Flyers lost 6-2 last night at home to the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. A glance tells the average fan that the Flyers won’t be much competition against the high-scoring Sabres. However, they had a four-game winning streak before last night’s loss. Travis Konecny<\/a> continues his recent hot streak scoring one of the Flyers’ goals against the Maple Leafs. He now has nine goals and six assists during an eight-game point streak.<\/p>\n

In typical Sabres fashion this season, their most recent game was a high-scoring affair. Buffalo picked up a 6-5 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild<\/a>. The Sabres’ powerplay ranks 2nd in the league, with Tage Thompson<\/a> notching 14 powerplay goals. Speaking of Thompson, the 6’7″ forward has been something to see this season. He leads the team with 31 goals and 25 assists for 56 points in 37 games. Buffalo remains in the hunt for their first post-season berth since the 2011 playoffs.<\/p>\n

Buffalo wins 5-3<\/em><\/p>\n

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