{"id":137412,"date":"2023-05-12T14:23:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=137412"},"modified":"2023-05-12T14:23:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:23:03","slug":"nhl-predictions-may-12th-with-edmonton-oilers-vs-vegas-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/05\/12\/nhl-predictions-may-12th-with-edmonton-oilers-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: May 12th with Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights. Keep checking our NHL predictions throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Series: Panthers 3-1 Maple Leafs<\/h4>\n

Our first game of NHL predictions has the Florida Panthers with another chance to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is projected to get the start<\/a> once again for the Panthers. However, always check social media before locking in a starter. Florida wasn’t able to figure out Toronto starter Joseph Woll<\/a>. However, a second game may allow the Panthers to figure out the young Leafs starter. Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> can seal himself as Public Enemy No. 1 in Leafs Land with another vintage performance.<\/p>\n

Toronto lived to fight another day, but how many times can they cheat it inevitable fate. Woll looked solid in Game 4, but saving the team’s season is a lot to put on his plate. The core of Auston Matthews<\/a>, Mitch Marner<\/a> and John Tavares<\/a> will have to get their games going in order for the Leafs to send the series back to South Florida. William Nylander<\/a> did score in the last game and he’ll need to be good once again.<\/p>\n

Woll will give the Leafs a chance,<\/a> but the Panthers close it out in Game 5.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Series: Oilers 2-2 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

Our final and featured game of NHL predictions could be a feisty one between the Pacific Division rivals. The Oilers will be without Darnell Nurse<\/a>, who was suspended<\/a> for getting an instigator late in Game 4. Edmonton didn’t back down from Vegas at the end of the last game. Even Connor McDavid<\/a> got a bit physical. However, they may not want their captain to throwing hands with the opposition. Edmonton’s power play has been deadly thanks to Evan Bouchard<\/a> being on the point. The Oilers also have Leon Draisaitl<\/a> in front of the net scoring goals, but he can strike from anywhere. Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the projected starter once again for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Adin Hill<\/a> is the projected starter in between the pipes for Vegas. The Golden Knights will also be without a key defenceman<\/a> with Alex Pietrangelo<\/a> suspended for one game. He is a solid puck-mover and a veteran on the blueline. However, the Golden Knights are 2-0 in post-season games coming off a loss. This club knows how to bounce back after a setback. Mark Stone<\/a> will have to do some work to stop McDavid and Draisaitl, but the defence is capable.<\/p>\n

The loss of Pietrangelo will be a big blow for the Golden Knights and the Oilers will take advantage of this.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Oilers win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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