{"id":432792,"date":"2023-10-10T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=432792"},"modified":"2023-10-11T11:09:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:09:58","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-10-kraken-vs-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/10\/nhl-predictions-oct-10-kraken-vs-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 10 w\/ Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"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 the Seattle Kraken<\/a> vs Vegas Golden Knights.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Predators 0-0 Lightning<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, ESPN+<\/p>\n

The day has finally arrived where we have hockey once again. This year’s first game of the season will be the Nashville Predators<\/a> versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.<\/a> Nashville has a new bench boss in Andrew Brunette<\/a> and a new general manager in Barry Trotz. Juuse Saros<\/a> will likely draw the start<\/a>, but always check social media before locking in your daily fantasy goalie. There are some new faces in Smashville with Ryan O’Reilly<\/a> and Luke Schenn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tampa Bay is already coming in hurting without goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a>, who will be out of the lineup<\/a> for the near future. Jonas Johansson<\/a><\/span> will have to step up, as he’ll get the lion’s share of starts. The Lightning are still a potent team that can light up the scoreboard with their lethal power play<\/a>. Tampa will need its goalscorers to step up while its Vezina Trophy-winning goalie is out.<\/p>\n

The energy at the Amalie Arena<\/span> is huge, but the Predators steal one with the edge in goal.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Predators win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Blackhawks 0-0 Penguins<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, ESPN+<\/p>\n

The future is now as Connor Bedard<\/a> takes on Sidney Crosby<\/a>. Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> fans are liking what they’re seeing so far, but this team still has a long ways to go. Petr Mrazek<\/a> likely gets the call in goal for the Blackhawks. There has been some improvement, but let’s see how it translates to when the games start to count.<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> are trying to squeeze some more years out of their Stanley Cup contending window. New President Kyle Dubas made a big splash when getting defenceman Erik Karlsson<\/a> in the off-season. However, let’s see if it puts the Penguins back among the contenders. Likely starter Tristan Jarry<\/a> will have to play better if Pittsburgh wants to get back into the post-season.<\/p>\n

It may be worth a prop bet of Bedard getting his first point, but Pittsburgh should get the win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Penguins win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-0 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our featured game has the latest two expansion teams wrapping up a tripleheader of hockey. Seattle took a big leap forward last season and made the final eight. However, the Kraken want more and want to go even further. Philipp Grubauer<\/a> will look to be more consistent in net this season. Additions like Kailer Yamamoto<\/a> and Brian Dumoulin<\/a> are looking to make instant impacts for their new team. Seattle got something from everyone and its depth was useful in the playoffs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vegas is ready to hoist its championship banner, but knows how tough Seattle can be. Adin Hill<\/a> will get the start and hopefully prove his Cup win wasn’t a fluke. The Golden Knights didn’t do a lot in free agency, but are still a formidable group. Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault<\/a> is looking to justify another large contract after a great post-season. Vegas did lock down Ivan Barbashev<\/a> in the off-season after a great playoff run.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of similar pieces to both teams, but the Knights should get the victory on banner raising night.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Ethan Miller\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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