{"id":457587,"date":"2024-12-02T09:55:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=457587"},"modified":"2024-12-02T09:55:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:55:09","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-2-new-jersey-devils-vs-new-york-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/02\/nhl-predictions-dec-2-new-jersey-devils-vs-new-york-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec. 2 New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers"},"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 New Jersey Devils<\/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

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> MSG; MSGSN; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our featured game is the renewal of an old Metropolitan Division rivalry. Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the projected starter for the Devils, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. New Jersey is 6-4 in the last 10, but coming off a defeat to the Washington Capitals<\/a> last time out. Jesper Bratt<\/a> has been putting up fantastic numbers with 21 assists and 31 points.<\/p>\n

The Rangers come in off a victory over the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> on Saturday. However, things haven’t been rosy in Rangerstown for the Blueshirts. Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the expected starter for New York in this one and will look to get back on track. Artemi Panarin<\/a> has been great despite the others not producing with 13 goals and 28 points.<\/p>\n

New York will play better, but New Jersey is just the better team at this point.<\/p>\n

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

Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Chicago Sports Network; Amazon Prime (Canada); ESPN+<\/p>\n

We wrap up NHL predictions with an Original Six battle between the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> and the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. Chicago is expected to go with Arvid Soderblom<\/a> in goal on the backend of a two-game set. The Blackhawks have dropped two in a row and are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. Connor Bedard<\/a> is first in assists (14) and points (19) for Chicago.<\/p>\n

Toronto is expected to counter with Anthony Stolarz<\/a><\/span> in goal for this game. The Maple Leafs are 8-2 in the last 10 and just got captain Auston Matthews<\/a> back on Saturday night. William Nylander<\/a> is tops in goals with 15, but Mitch Marner<\/a> is leading in assists (22) and points (31) so far this season.<\/p>\n

Chicago faces a tall order against a talented Toronto team and playing two games in two nights.<\/p>\n

Predictions: Maple Leafs win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. We’ll zero in on the second game between the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs. For Chicago, go with Ryan Donato<\/a> to score at +400 on BetMGM<\/a>. On the Toronto end, go with Marner to get the over on 1.5 points at +135 on BetMGM.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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