{"id":457545,"date":"2024-12-01T09:44:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=457545"},"modified":"2024-12-01T09:44:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:44:51","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-1-w-montreal-canadiens-vs-boston-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/01\/nhl-predictions-dec-1-w-montreal-canadiens-vs-boston-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec. 1 w\/ Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins"},"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 Montreal Canadiens<\/a> vs Boston Bruins<\/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

Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN1; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open up this round of NHL predictions with the Vancouver Canucks<\/a> facing the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. Kevin Lankinen<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for Vancouver, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canucks are excellent so far on the road this season with a 9-2 mark. Quinn Hughes<\/a> has netted five goals and 20 assists for the Canucks.<\/p>\n

Cam Talbot<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Red Wings, who are 5-6-1 this season at home. Detroit is also 4-5-1 in the last 10 games going into this one. Dylan Larkin<\/a> has totaled 12 goals and six assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond<\/a> has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Also note the early start time for fantasy purposes.<\/p>\n

This is an important game for the Wings, but the Canucks get the victory.<\/p>\n

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

Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canadiens 0-1 Bruins<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

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

Our featured game is the renewal of the old rivalry between the Canadiens and the Bruins. Montreal will likely go with Cayden Primeau<\/a> after having a game on Saturday afternoon. The Habs are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. Cole Caufield<\/a> leads the team in goals while Nick Suzuki<\/a> is first in assists (14) and points (22).<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the projected starter for the Bruins, who are 4-4-2 in the last 10 games. Boston did win a goal-filled 6-4 game against Montreal on October 10 in the first meeting. David Pastrnak<\/a> is first in goals (8), assists (14) and points (22) for the Bruins.<\/p>\n

Boston will have a little more rest and want to bounce back after Friday’s loss.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Bruins win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Chicago Sports Network; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> host the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> in this final game of NHL predictions. Elvis Merzlikins<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for a Blue Jackets team that’s 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, Columbus has struggled away from home at 2-6-2 this season. Kirill Marchenko<\/a> has put up nine goals and 14 assists for the Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n

Petr Mrazek<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Blackhawks, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. Chicago is also 4-5 this season at the United Center. Connor Bedard<\/a> has notched scored four goals with 13 assists for the Blackhawks.<\/p>\n

This one is a tough game to figure out, but Columbus goes against trends to pick up the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Blue Jackets win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the day. We’ll go to our featured game for today. On the Montreal end, take Caufield as an anytime goalscorer at +210. For the Boston side, go with Brad Marchand<\/a> at +160. These are both courtesy of FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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