{"id":437792,"date":"2024-02-21T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=437792"},"modified":"2024-02-21T11:10:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T16:10:19","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-21-w-boston-bruins-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/21\/nhl-predictions-feb-21-w-boston-bruins-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb. 21 w\/ Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers"},"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 Boston Bruins<\/a> vs Edmonton Oilers.\u00a0<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n

Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> taking on the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>. Philadelphia has lost two straight games and have a five-point lead for the final automatic spot in the Metropolitan Division. Samuel Ersson<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for the Flyers, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy starter. Travis Konecny<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals (26) and assists (27) for the club.<\/p>\n

Chicago has lost four of its last five and will likely go with Petr Mrazek<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes. The Blackhawks have done better since the return of Connor Bedard<\/a>, but have struggled to string wins together. Jason Dickinson<\/a><\/span> and Bedard lead the team in goals with 17 while Philipp Kurashev<\/a><\/span> is the assists leader with 23. The Hawks might be in line to get the most ping pong balls in the draft once again.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia has struggled in recent games, but this should be a chance to right the ship.<\/p>\n

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

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 0-0 Coyotes<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Scripps; Sportsnet Ontario; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> travel to Tempe to take on the Arizona Coyotes<\/a>. Martin Jones<\/a> is the expected starter for the Leafs, who have won four straight games since the Morgan Rielly<\/a> suspension. Auston Matthews<\/a> has been red-hot in recent games and has 49 goals already. William Nylander<\/a> has 29 goals and 43 assists for the Maple Leafs. Toronto has scored at least four goals per game during this recent winning run.<\/p>\n

Karel Vejmelka<\/a> is the projected starter for the Coyotes, who have lost 10 straight games. Arizona has only been able to manager one point in the last time games. Clayton Keller<\/a> has been great this season with 22 goals and 29 assists to lead the club in both categories. Connor Ingram<\/a> is hopefully close to a return to the crease.<\/p>\n

The Leafs understand that this is a possible trap game with the Vegas Golden Knights looming. However, Matthews is motivated to score in front of his hometown fans.<\/p>\n

Predictions: Maple Leafs win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-0 Oilers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max; Sportsnet1; Sportsnet<\/p>\n

Our featured game has the Bruins taking on the Oilers in a heavyweight matchup. Boston stopped a four-game losing streak with a shootout victory over the Dallas Stars<\/a>. David Pastrnak<\/a> has reached the 80-point mark with 35 goals and 45 assists to lead in both categories. Linus Ullmark<\/a> is the projected starter for the Bruins in this one.<\/p>\n

Edmonton is likely to go with Stuart Skinner<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. The Oilers have won three of the last five games and two straight. Zach Hyman<\/a><\/span> is the team-leader in goals with 33 while Connor McDavid<\/a> has 62 assists. Edmonton’s defence has tightened up in recent games is sixth in goals allowed while Boston is fifth in that category.<\/p>\n

Both teams are close in stats, but the Oilers scratch out the win.<\/p>\n

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

Here are other NHL predictions for the day.<\/p>\n

Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canadiens 2-1 Sabres<\/h4>\n

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

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

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 0-1 Ducks<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Ohio; Bally Sports San Diego; Bally Sports Southern California<\/p>\n

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

Main photo by: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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