{"id":455788,"date":"2024-11-11T07:30:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=455788"},"modified":"2024-11-10T23:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:02:52","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-11-w-montreal-canadiens-vs-buffalo-sabres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/11\/nhl-predictions-nov-11-w-montreal-canadiens-vs-buffalo-sabres\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 11 w\/ Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/08\/montreal-canadiens-young-forward-working-hard-to-find-groove\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> vs<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/01\/nhl-rumours-buffalo-sabres-active-in-the-trade-market\/\" target=\"_self\"> Buffalo Sabres.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<p>We want to wish our American readers a Happy Veterans Day and Happy Remembrance Day to our Canadian readers.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSG; TSN2; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our first and featured game of NHL predictions is an Atlantic Division meeting between the Habs and Sabres. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/primeca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cayden Primeau<\/a> is the confirmed starter for Montreal, which has lost six straight games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> leads the team in goals with 10 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> is first in assists (9) and points (13) for Montreal.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/luukkuk01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for Buffalo. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sabres have won three consecutive games and have gotten back to .500. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tage Thompson<\/a> is the team&#8217;s leader in goals (10) and points (17) for Buffalo. Captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dahlira01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rasmus Dahlin<\/a> is first on the team with assists with nine.<\/p>\n<p>Note the early start time to set your fantasy lineups and wagers. Montreal is hoping for an up-and-down game, but Buffalo has been playing better as of late.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sabres win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>San Jose sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports California; NBC Sports Philadelphia; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/10\/nhl-predictions-nov-10-san-jose-sharks-vs-new-jersey-devils\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/05\/nhl-predictions-november-5-with-philadelphia-flyers-at-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. San Jose is coming off a 1-0 shutout victory over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/09\/nhl-predictions-nov-9-new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils\/\" target=\"_self\"> New Jersey Devils<\/a>. <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanecvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter in this game for the Sharks. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/granlmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikael Granlund<\/a> leads San Jose in goals (6), assists (10) and points (16) so far this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/erssosa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Ersson<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Flyers, who are coming off a hard-fought loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/13\/nhl-rumours-florida-panthers-forward-contract-talks\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a>. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> is the team-leader in goals (7), assists (9) and points (16) for the Flyers. Philadelphia is 1-9-1 this season when allowing three or more goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Sharks will be feeling good, but it will be hard to come off a back-to-back.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Flyers win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Predators 1-0 Avalanche<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Altitude; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our final game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/10\/nhl-rumours-nashville-predators-defenceman-trade-candidate\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a> take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/30\/colorado-avalanche-forward-out-with-foot-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarosju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuse Saros<\/a> is the expected starter for the Predators, who had great expectations going into the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/forsbfi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Forsberg<\/a> is first on the club in goals (8) and points (13). However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/josiro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roman Josi<\/a> is first on the Predators in assists with nine.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/georgal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexandar Georgiev<\/a><\/span> is the probable starter for the Avalanche, who also have a world of expectations on them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is tied for the team lead in goals with eight. However, co-leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coltoro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ross Colton<\/a> is still out with a broken foot. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mackina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> is first on the team in assists (22) and points (29). <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nashville got the win earlier in the season with a 5-2 victory. Colorado is a solid team, but the goaltending could be an issue.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Predators win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hutsola01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lane Hutson<\/a> is a +180 on the over for 0.5 points in this one for Montreal on <a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.ny.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/events\/montreal-canadiens-at-buffalo-sabres-16524472\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetMGM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the second game, the under between the Sharks and Flyers is six goals and is +100 at <a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.ny.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/events\/san-jose-sharks-at-philadelphia-flyers-16524473\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetMGM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions, some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling\u00a0<span class=\"s15\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey 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. 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