{"id":437434,"date":"2024-02-12T10:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=437434"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:47:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:47:41","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-12-flames-vs-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/12\/nhl-predictions-feb-12-flames-vs-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb 12 w\/ Calgary Flames vs New York Rangers"},"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 Calgary Flames<\/a> vs New York Rangers<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-1 Devils<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Root Sports Northwest; MSG SN; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken<\/a> visiting the New Jersey Devils<\/a>. Seattle has lost three of its last five and two straight. Joey Daccord<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a stater. The Kraken are six points behind the St Louis Blues<\/a> for the last wild card spot out west. Offence has been a problem for the club, which is 27th in goals in the league. Jared McCann<\/a> tops the team in goals with 21.<\/p>\n

Vitek Vanecek<\/a> is the likely starter for the Devils, who have lost four of the last five. New Jersey is six points behind in the Eastern Conference for a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. The Devils have been good at scoring goals, as they’re ninth in goals scored. However, New Jersey is 28th in goals allowed. Tyler Toffoli<\/a> is the team’s leading goal-scorer with 21.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle is better defensively, but New Jersey gets the win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Devils win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Calgary Flames vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Flames 0-1 Rangers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> MSG 2; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our featured game has the Flames looking to keep its four-game winning streak going. Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the projected starter for Calgary, which sits three sits off a post-season spot. The Flames have gotten off to a hot start on their Eastern road trip. Blake Coleman<\/a> is the leader in goals with 21 while Nazem Kadri<\/a> tops the assist category with 28.<\/p>\n

Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is listed as the starter, but Jonathan Quick<\/a> might get a look as a late substitute. The Blueshirts also have a four-game winning streak. However, that one seems to be shakier than the one Calgary is on. Artemi Panarin<\/a> is tops in goals (31) and assists (37) for New York. The Blueshirts also need to fix their power play that has struggled in recent games.<\/p>\n

This is a tough game to call, but the Rangers win a close one.<\/p>\n

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

Arizona Coyotes vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Coyotes 0-1 Flyers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Philadelphia; Scripps; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The Arizona Coyotes<\/a> try to stop their five-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> Connor Ingram<\/a> is the expected starter for a team struggling to stay in the post-season race. Arizona is led by Clayton Keller<\/a>, who leads in goals (21) and assists (27). The Coyotes are 25th in goals scored and 14th in goals allowed.<\/p>\n

Samuel Ersson<\/a> is the likely starter for the Flyers, who have won three in a row. Philadelphia holds the third automatic playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Konecny<\/a><\/span> is the the club’s leader in goals with 27.<\/p>\n

Arizona has struggled at both ends of the ice. Philadelphia gets the home win.<\/p>\n

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

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> Scripps; Bally Sports Wisconsin; Bally Sports North; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Minnesota Wild<\/a> meeting the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> for the first time. Filip Gustavsson<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for the Wild, who have won three of the last five games. Joel Eriksson Ek<\/a> is the team’s top goal-scorer with 21.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adin Hill<\/a> is the likely starter for the Golden Knights, who have won four of the last five games. Vegas is eight points in back of the Vancouver Canucks<\/a> for first in the Pacific Division. Jonathan Marchessault<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals with 26.<\/p>\n

Both teams are in form, but the Knights win a close one.<\/p>\n

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

Main photo by: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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