{"id":438192,"date":"2024-02-29T13:08:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=438192"},"modified":"2024-02-29T13:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:08:54","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-29-w-vegas-golden-knights-vs-boston-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/29\/nhl-predictions-feb-29-w-vegas-golden-knights-vs-boston-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb 29 w\/ Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Bruins<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NESN; Scripps; ESPN+; SN East, SN West, SN Pacific<\/p>\n<p>Our opening and featured game has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/23\/nhl-rumours-vegas-golden-knights-and-florida-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/24\/nhl-rumours-boston-bruins-and-ottawa-senators\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins.<\/a> Vegas stopped the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/27\/mcmann-toronto-maple-leafs-surge\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> winning streak last time out with a 6-2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adin Hill<\/a> is the expected starter, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">always check social media<\/a> before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Golden Knights are without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Stone<\/a>, but they were able to handle a streaking Leafs squad. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/audymjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals with 32 so far this season.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3Yoya\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> <\/span>is the confirmed starter for the Bruins, who have lost three straight games. Boston is tied with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/22\/florida-panthers-trade-targets-all-in-approach-to-final-stretch\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a> for first place in the Atlantic Division. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> is leading the team in goals (38) and assists (47). The last five games have been close and decided by one goal. Boston is in the top 10 in goals for, goals against, power play and penalty kill.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas got a big win, but Boston also has a lot to play for. This will be another tight one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Bruins win 3-2 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Islanders 0-1 Red Wings<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Detroit; MSGSN; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/09\/nhl-rumours-new-york-islanders-and-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a> travel to the Motor City to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/05\/tampa-bay-lightning-trade-deadline-red-wings-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. New York is seven points off the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sorokil01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ilya Sorokin<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Islanders, who have lost three of the last five games. However, the Isles did beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/28\/reliable-defenceman-chris-tanev-involved-trade-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars,<\/a> 3-2, in overtime. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nelsobr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brock Nelson<\/a> is the team&#8217;s leader in goals with 25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lyonal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Lyon<\/a> is the locked in starter for the Red Wings, who have won six straight games. Detroit has lifted itself out of the Wild Card spots and has made played well in the last few weeks. Team captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> leads the club in goals with 26 goals while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a> is tops in assists with 34. Special teams have been great for the Red Wings this season as they&#8217;re in the top 10 in goals and assists.<\/p>\n<p>The Isles will always give a tough game, but the Wings are playing well at both ends of the ice.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Red Wings win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Arizona Coyotes vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Coyotes 0-1 Maple Leafs<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> SNO, Sportsnet; Scripps; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our final game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/21\/nhl-rumours-pittsburgh-penguins-and-arizona-coyotes\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Coyotes<\/a> looking to continue their solid play at Scotiabank Arena. The Coyotes have lost an unlucky 13 games, but have been surprisingly great on the road against the Maple Leafs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/i\/ingraco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Ingram<\/a> is the confirmed starter for a reeling Arizona team. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellecl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clayton Keller<\/a> is the team&#8217;s leader in goals (22) and assists (30).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph Woll<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Maple Leafs, who had their winning streak snapped last time out by the Golden Knights. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/matthau01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auston Matthews<\/a> leads the league in goals with 52. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marnemi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Marner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nylanwi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-02-29_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">William Nylander<\/a> have also turned in some great seasons as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Toronto media will want blood if the team loses to Arizona. However, the Leafs should take care of business.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Maple Leafs win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bet of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s stay with our final game of NHL predictions for our prop bet of the night. We&#8217;ll go with Nylander getting +1.0 points tonight for our featured wager.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Stephen R. 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