With the large amount of games on tonight\u2019s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night.<\/p>\n
TV:<\/strong> ABC; ESPN+<\/p>\n Our opening game of NHL predictions has the St Louis Blues<\/a> taking on the Buffalo Sabres.<\/a> The Blues are coming off a 1-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> on January 30. Jordan Binnington<\/a> is the expected starter for the Blues. However, always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy goalie. The Blues have made a charged under new coach Drew Bannister<\/a> and hold the second Wild Card spot. Pavel Buchnevich<\/a> is the team’s leader in goals with 17.<\/p>\n Buffalo will likely go with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes. The Sabres have lost three of the last five games and it looks like they’re out of the post-season race. Youngsters JJ Peterka<\/span> and Casey Mittelstadt<\/a><\/span> have had breakout seasons for Buffalo. Keep in mind the early start time if you have any players in your fantasy lineup.<\/p>\n The Blues have been great since the coaching change, but there’s concern about rust. However, the Blues should be able to get the win.<\/p>\n Prediction: Blues win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n TV:<\/strong> BSSWX; TSN2; ESPN+<\/p>\n The Dallas Stars<\/a> are coming off a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> last time out. Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the likely starter in goal for Dallas. The Stars are tied with the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> for first place in the Central Division. Roope Hintz<\/a> is the team’s leader in goals with 22. Jason Robertson<\/a> is leading in assists with 34.<\/p>\n Sam Montembeault<\/span> is the confirmed starter for the Montreal Canadiens,<\/a> which beat the Washington Capitals<\/a> in its first game back from break. Cole Caufield<\/a> is leading the way in goals with 17 while team captain Nick Suzuki<\/a> is first in assists with 30.<\/p>\n Dallas lost a wild one to Toronto last time out. However, the Stars should even the season series. This game also has an early start time if you have any fantasy players.<\/p>\n Prediction: Stars win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n TV:<\/strong> CBC; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Leafs taking on the Ottawa Senators.<\/a> Toronto has won four of the last five and will likely go with Ilya Samsonov<\/a> in the blue paint. Auston Matthews<\/a> is up to 41 goals while William Nylander<\/a> has 40 assists his campaign. Toronto has the fourth-best power play and will take on Ottawa’s 28th-rated penalty kill.<\/p>\n Joonas Korpisalo<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Senators, who have won three of the last five games. However, this is the team’s first game back since the All-Star Break. Brady Tkachuk<\/a> leads the way in goals with 22. Tim Stutzle<\/a> is the Senators’ team leader in assists with 36. Special teams have been a problem for Ottawa with not just its penalty kill. The Senators’ power play is 23rd in the NHL.<\/p>\n These rivalry games are always tough to gauge. The Senators always get up for a game against the Leafs. However, Toronto scratches out the victory.<\/p>\nDallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n
Head-to-Head: Stars 0-1 Canadiens<\/h4>\n
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n
Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 1-2 Senators<\/h4>\n