{"id":433748,"date":"2023-11-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=433748"},"modified":"2023-11-01T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:43:12","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-1-blues-vs-avalanche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/01\/nhl-predictions-nov-1-blues-vs-avalanche\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 1 with St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche"},"content":{"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. Today\u2019s featured game is the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/02\/2023-24-puck-drop-preview-st-louis-blues\/\" target=\"_self\"> St Louis Blues<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/13\/colorado-avalanche-sign-devon-toews-long-term-extension\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche.<\/a>\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n<h3>Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Sabres 0-0 Flyers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max; MSG-B<\/p>\n<p>Our first game of NHL predictions has the first of a home-and-home series between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/09\/10\/puck-drop-preview-2023-24-buffalo-sabres\/\" target=\"_self\"> Buffalo Sabres<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/14\/2023-24-philadelphia-flyers-short-perfect-start\/\" target=\"_self\"> Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/luukkuk01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyfaceoff.com\/starting-goalies\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy starter. Buffalo came up with a huge 4-0 win over Colorado in its last outing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/a> has five goals while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dahlira01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rasmus Dahlin<\/a> has seven assists this season. The Sabres have won three of its last five.<\/p>\n<p>[cta id=445 type=cta]<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia will counter with confirmed starter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Hart<\/a> in between the pipes. The Flyers have lost four of their last five, but are playing like a John Tortorella-coached team. This club will give effort and play hard despite being very young. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> is continuing his great play from last season with eight goals already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Both teams are young, but Buffalo has confidence going in.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sabres win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Stars 0-0 Flames<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Southwest; Sportsnet One<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/17\/nhl-predictions-oct-17-stars-vs-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/30\/nhl-rumours-calgary-flames-and-toronto-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> in this Western Conference matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the projected starter for the Stars, who are second in goals in goals against. However, the Dallas offence needs to help out a bit more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hintzro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roope Hintz<\/a> has three goals while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Robertson<\/a> has been playing better in recent games. Dallas has won four of its last five games.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary will likely counter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> in the crease. The Flames have lost five straight games and the season has a chance of going off the rails early. Calgary&#8217;s offence hasn&#8217;t scored more than two goals in each of those last five losses. A<span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\">ndrew Mangiapane leads the team in goals with three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This could be a game where the under number gets a long look. Dallas picks up a narrow win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Blues 0-0 Avalanche<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max; Altitude 2<\/p>\n<p>Our featured game of NHL predictions has the Blues taking on the Avalanche. The Blues have lost three of their last five and were shutout in the last time on the ice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/binnijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Binnington<\/a> is the projected starter for the Blues in this game. St Louis is second-to-last in goals scored with only 13.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/prosviv01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivan Prosvetov<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter in net for the Avalanche, which has been shutout two games in a row. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals (5) and assists (7) for Colorado. Both teams are top five in goals allowed in the early portion of the season. Colorado boasts the third-best penalty kill while St Louis has the worst power play in the league.<\/p>\n<p>This could be another game that tempt a bet at the low number. However, the Avs are due for a breakout.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Avalanche win 3-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Arizona Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n<p>Head-to-Head: Coyotes 1-0 Ducks<\/p>\n<p>TV: Bally Sports West; Scripps<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/09\/08\/2023-24-puck-drop-preview-arizona-coyotes\/\" target=\"_self\"> Arizona Coyotes<\/a> battling the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/05\/anaheim-ducks-lock-up-promising-defenceman-to-new-contract\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks.<\/a> Arizona has three wins in its last five games and <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/carcomi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Carcone<\/a> leads in goals with four. <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vejmeka01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Coyotes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dostalu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lukas Dostal<\/a> probably gets the call for the Ducks, who have four straight wins. Anaheim is defying expectations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vatrafr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Vatrano<\/a> has nine goals this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stromry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Strome<\/a> already has nine assists this campaign for the Ducks.<\/p>\n<p>This is a hard game to tell, but the Coyotes stop the streak.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Ducks win 4-3 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/strong><\/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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