{"id":453776,"date":"2024-10-19T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=453776"},"modified":"2024-10-18T22:29:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T02:29:52","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-19-w-new-york-rangers-vs-toronto-maple-leafs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/19\/nhl-predictions-oct-19-w-new-york-rangers-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 19 w\/ New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups 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 New York Rangers<\/a> vs Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Detroit; Bally Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has two teams off to a bad start. The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> take on the Nashville Predators<\/a> and will go with confirmed starter Alex Lyon<\/a>. Detroit was routed, 5-2, last time out by New York last time out. Lucas Raymond<\/a> has been one of the few bright spots so far with four points. However, this team is struggling defensively.<\/p>\n

Nashville is 0-4 after spending a ton of money in free agency. Rosters do take time to gel, but the Predators can’t get too far behind in the Central Division. Juuse Saros<\/a> is expected to draw the start for slumping Nashville. Filip Forsberg<\/a> is first in goals (2) and assists (4) for the Predators.<\/p>\n

Both teams need the win, but Nashville finally gets on track with a victory.<\/p>\n

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

New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV: CBC, Sportsnet, MSG, NHL Network<\/p>\n

Our second and featured game has the Rangers visiting Toronto to play the Maple Leafs. Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. Artemi Panarin<\/a> has been cooking up a great start with five goals and 11 points. This includes a hat trick against the Red Wings last time out.<\/p>\n

Anthony Stolarz<\/a> is the expected starter for Toronto and has come up huge so far. The Leafs have won three straight after dropping the season-opener to the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Mitch Marner<\/a> and Max Domi<\/a> are tied for first in points with five while William Nylander<\/a> is first in goals with three.<\/p>\n

This should be a good matchup. Both teams have offensive firepower, but have solid defences and goaltending. The Blueshirts get the close victory.<\/p>\n

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

Boston Bruins vs Utah Hockey Club<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> NESN; Utah16; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Boston Bruins<\/a> taking the trip to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Hockey Club.<\/a> Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the expected starter for the Bruins, who are tied with Utah in goals per game with four. David Pastrnak<\/a> is off to a great start with four goals and is tied with a number of others for the team-lead in points with five.<\/p>\n

Utah HC has Connor Ingram<\/a> as the team’s projected starter and he’s off to a 3-0-1 and start. Team captain Clayton Keller<\/a> is first in points with seven while Dylan Guenther<\/a> is leading Utah in goals with five. A number of other young players have stepped and embraced their increased roles.<\/p>\n

This will be a good test for Utah. However, Boston has found its way after not having Swayman ready early.<\/p>\n

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

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We have some prop bets for Saturday night’s action across the NHL. The under in the Leafs and Rangers may be a risk at six. However, it’s +100 on DraftKings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As for a player prop, we like Pastrnak getting over +1.5 points on BetMGM<\/a>. He’s getting a number of +165 for that wager.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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