{"id":439112,"date":"2024-03-25T11:02:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T15:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=439112"},"modified":"2024-03-25T11:02:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T15:02:21","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-25-w-vegas-golden-knights-vs-st-louis-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/25\/nhl-predictions-march-25-w-vegas-golden-knights-vs-st-louis-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 25 w\/ Vegas Golden Knights vs St Louis Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"browsi_adWrapper_ai_0_ati_1_rc_0\">\n<div id=\"browsi_adContainer_ai_0_ati_1_rc_0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<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\/08\/vegas-makes-one-final-splash-to-close-2024-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/28\/nhl-rumours-washington-capitals-and-st-louis-blues\/\" target=\"_self\">St Louis Blues.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs St Louis Blues<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-1 Blues<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NHL Network; Scripps; Bally Sports Midwest<\/p>\n<p>Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions is a key Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. Vegas travels to St Louis in an important game for Wild Card positioning. The Golden Knights lead the Blues by four points for the final Wild Card spot, but also have a game in hand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is the confirmed starter for Vegas, which is 5-5 in the last 10 and have won two in a row. <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=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals with 38. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Stone<\/a> has been out for a while, but still leads the club in assists with 37. Vegas is going through a number of injuries with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adin Hill<\/a> out with an undisclosed injury. Former Blues player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pietral01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Pietrangelo<\/a> might not play against his old team due to an illness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/binnijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Binnington<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Many had the Blues left for dead after firing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/berubcr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Berube<\/a> earlier in the season. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bannidr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Bannister<\/a> has managed to give the team a fighting chance at a post-season appearance. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kyroujo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Kyrou<\/a><\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/neighja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Neighbours<\/a> each have 25 goals to be tied for first in that category. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/buchnpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pavel Buchnevich<\/a> has eight assists over the last 10 games. St Louis is 6-4 in the last 10 and have won two straight.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas is dealing with a rash of injuries and St Louis is hard to put away.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Blues win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Kings 1-1 Canucks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; Bally Sports West; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our final game of a light night on NHL predictions has another meeting between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/29\/tonight-a-possible-kings-canucks-playoff-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/24\/five-keys-canucks-final-stretch\/\" target=\"_self\"> Vancouver Canucks<\/a>. Los Angeles is expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. The Kings are 6-3-1 in the last 10 and have won three straight. Los Angeles is two points ahead of Vegas for the third and final automatic post-season spot in the Pacific Division. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mooretr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Moore<\/a> leads the team in goals with 26 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> is tops in assists with 40. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kopitan01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anze Kopitar<\/a> has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver is expected to call on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/desmica01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casey DeSmith<\/a> in the blue paint while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demkoth01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thatcher Demko<\/a> is still injured. One would think Vancouver would be in trouble without their number one netminder. However, the Canucks are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games and have done well without Demko. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/boesebr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brock Boeser<\/a> leads the team in goals with 36 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hughequ01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinn Hughes<\/a> is first in assists with 67. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/garlaco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conor Garland<\/a> has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks have been surprisingly good without Demko, but the Kings are no pushover. Vancouver holds off Los Angeles to get the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canucks win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bet of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>With the limited amount of games, we&#8217;ll do a prop bet to make things a little more exciting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomaro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert Thomas<\/a> has been fairly sound this season for the Blues. Thomas has been good to us in our prop bets this season. We like him getting the over on +1.0 points against the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jeff Curry &#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. Today\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":439113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[807,4547,4548,4524,32],"tags":[6028,6061,6014,6019],"class_list":["post-439112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vegas-golden-knights","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","category-blues","tag-los-angeles-kings-predictions","tag-st-louis-blues-predictions","tag-vancouver-canucks-predictions","tag-vegas-golden-knights-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439112\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/439113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}