{"id":438630,"date":"2024-03-10T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=438630"},"modified":"2024-03-11T10:12:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T14:12:18","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-10-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-pittsburgh-penguins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/10\/nhl-predictions-march-10-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-pittsburgh-penguins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 10 w\/ Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins"},"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\/2024\/03\/07\/edmonton-oilers-add-security-via-trade-for-troy-stecher\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> vs<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/26\/nhl-rumours-pittsburgh-penguins-and-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n<h3>Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-0 Penguins<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max; Sportsnet 360; Sportsnet West<\/p>\n<p>Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has two teams coming off losses on Saturday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pickaca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Pickard<\/a> is the likely 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 fantasy starter. Edmonton is coming off a shootout loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/08\/buffalo-sabres-captain-traded-to-division-team\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on Saturday afternoon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hymanza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hyman<\/a> leads the team in goals with 43 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> has 77 assists.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh is slated to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarrytr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tristan Jarry<\/a> after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nedelal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> started in the loss against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/08\/boston-bruins-patrick-maroon-trade\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a>. The Penguins seem to be out of contention for a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. Pittsburgh is 4-5-1 in the last 10 and has lost two straight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crosbsi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sidney Crosby<\/a> leads the club in goals with 32 this season.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an early start for both clubs that are coming off setbacks. However, the Oilers should have enough to get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Predators 2-1 Wild<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max<\/p>\n<p>The second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/07\/nashville-predators-acquire-anthony-beauvillier-via-trade\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a> taking on the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/05\/zach-bogosian-extended-by-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\"> Minnesota Wild. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarosju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuse Saros<\/a> is the likely starter after the Predators played the day before with <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lankike01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Lankinen<\/a><\/span> starting. Nashville has won 10 out of the last 11 and gotten points in the last 11 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/forsbfi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Forsberg<\/a> leads the team in goals with 33 while captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/josiro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roman Josi<\/a> has 47 assists.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota is projected to go with <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes for this game. The Wild are 5-4-1 in the last 10 and hanging on by a thread in the playoff chase. Minnesota made a few deadline changes and would need a major push to get into the post-season. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a><\/span> has 30 goals to lead the Wild this season.<\/p>\n<p>Nashville seems to be galvanized since the All-Star Break. The Predators should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Predators win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Flames 1-0 Hurricanes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports South; Sportsnet West; Sportnet1; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our last main game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/06\/noah-hanifin-traded-by-the-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> battling the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/10\/the-carolina-hurricanes-2024-trade-deadline-flips-the-script\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> is the expected starter for a Flames team that&#8217;s 6-4 in the last 10. Both Calgary and Carolina are coming off games the night before on Saturday. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sharaye01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yegor Sharangovich<\/a><\/span> leads the Flames in goals with 26 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> has 33 assists this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Carolina is expected to go with <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a><\/span> in the blue paint for this game. The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-2 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/08\/new-jersey-devils-san-jose-sharks-make-goalie-swap\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> on Saturday night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ahose01,ahose02&amp;search=Sebastian+Aho&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> leads the team in goals (24) and assists (41) this season. The Canes are 7-2-1 in the last 10 and won two consecutive games.<\/p>\n<p>Things seem to be going off the rails for the Flames at this point with the number of trades. Carolina should get another victory in their push to get first in the Metropolitan Division.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Hurricanes win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here are the other games for today&#8217;s NHL predictions. Two more matchups on tap to round out the Sunday slate of games.<\/p>\n<h3>Arizona Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Coyotes 1-1 Blackhawks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Chicago; Scripps; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Coyotes win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New York Islanders vs Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Islanders 1-0 Ducks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; MSGSN; Bally Sports San Diego; Bally Sports Southern California; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Islanders win 6-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Charles LeClaire &#8211; 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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