{"id":456091,"date":"2024-11-14T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=456091"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:41:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:41:56","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-14-w-boston-bruins-vs-dallas-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/14\/nhl-predictions-nov-14-w-boston-bruins-vs-dallas-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 14 w\/ Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars"},"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\/09\/nhl-rumours-boston-bruins-forward-draws-interest\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/11\/pittsburgh-penguins-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Devils 1-0 Panthers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSGSN; Scripps Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our opening game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/12\/nhl-predictions-nov-12-new-jersey-devils-vs-florida-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/13\/nhl-rumours-florida-panthers-looking-to-keep-key-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a>. <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for the Devils, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. New Jersey won the first meeting over the champions, 4-1, just two days ago. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> leads the team in assists (16) and points (21). However, <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hischni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nico Hischier<\/a> is tops in goals with 10 for the Devils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for the Panthers, who are 8-2 in the last 10 games. <span class=\"\">Sam Reinhar<\/span>t is leading the way for Florida with 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points so far this season. The Panthers are also being helped by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bennesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Bennett<\/a> and his 15 points.<\/p>\n<p>Florida is usually pretty solid at bouncing back after a loss and will split the home-and-home set.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-1 Stars<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NESN; Victory; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our second and featured game of NHL predictions has the Stars hosting the Bruins. <span class=\"KeyPlayersCard__pitcherName--3MR_r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Bruins, who have been off to an inconsistent start. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> is leading in goals (7), points (9) and assists (16) for Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the expected starter for the Stars, who have leveled off after a 4-0 start. Veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/duchema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Duchene<\/a> is leading the club in goals (8), assists (10) and points (18) for Dallas, which is 5-5 in the last 10 games. The Stars won the first meeting between the two teams, 5-2, on October 24.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams haven&#8217;t been playing well at times, but the Stars find the win at home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Predators 0-1 Oilers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> SN West; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our final game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/07\/nhl-rumours-nashville-predators-may-tinker-with-roster\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/12\/nhl-predictions-nov-12-new-york-islanders-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers.<\/a> Nashville is slated to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sarosju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuse Saros<\/a> in the blue paint for this game. The Predators came into this season with a world of expectations, but are stuck in last place in a loaded Central Division. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/forsbfi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Forsberg<\/a> has been one of the few bright spots with eight goals and 13 points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pickaca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Pickard<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Oilers, who have won two straight games. <span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> stepped up massively while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-14_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> was out with injury. The German leads the team in goals (12) and points (20). However, McDavid is first in assists with 12 despite missing a handful of games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nashville will desperate, but Edmonton seems to have stabilized after an uncertain start.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let&#8217;s focus on the final game of the night. McDavid seems like a strong play to get a goal at +135 on <a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.ny.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/events\/nashville-predators-at-edmonton-oilers-16530763\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetMGM<\/a>. On the Nashville side of things, take Forsberg at +170 to get a goal. Stick around for more NHL predictions tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jerome Miron-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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