{"id":457844,"date":"2024-12-06T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=457844"},"modified":"2024-12-06T08:35:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:35:36","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-6-w-minnesota-wild-vs-anaheim-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/06\/nhl-predictions-dec-6-w-minnesota-wild-vs-anaheim-ducks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec. 6 w\/ Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks"},"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 Minnesota Wild<\/a> vs Anaheim Ducks.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions<\/a> in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n

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

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

We open up NHL predictions with the Seattle Kraken<\/a> visiting the New Jersey Devils.<\/a> Seattle is expected to go with Philipp Grubauer<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes. However, always check social media before going with a daily fantasy starter. Chandler Stephenson<\/a> is first in assists with 15, but Jared McCann<\/a> is first in goals (10) and points (23).<\/p>\n

New Jersey is slated to go with Jacob Markstrom<\/a><\/span> in the blue paint for this one. The Devils are 7-3 in the last 10 games and are bouncing back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Nico Hischier<\/a> is tops in goals with 15 while Jesper Bratt<\/a> is first in assists (23) and points (35).<\/p>\n

New Jersey has playing much better as of late and should get the victory.<\/p>\n

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

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Wild 1-0 Ducks<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> KCOP; Fan Duel Sports North Xtra; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin Xtra; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our featured game has the Wild trying to continue their four-game winning streak against the Ducks. Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a> could draw the start with Minnesota playing the next night against the Los Angeles Kings.<\/a> Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is first in goals (16), assists (23) and points (39) for the Wild. Minnesota is 7-2-1 in the last 10 games going into this one.<\/p>\n

Lukas Dostal<\/a> is the projected starter for the Ducks, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. Troy Terry<\/a> is leading a balanced-effort for Anaheim with six goals, 13 assists for 19 points. Frank Vatrano<\/a> has been in form lately with five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Anaheim has been much better than last season, but Minnesota keeps rolling.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Wild win 3-1.<\/em><\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

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

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> trying to get back on track against the Vancouver Canucks.<\/a> Columbus has dropped two consecutive games and will turn to Elvis Merzlikins<\/span> to stem the tide. Kirill Marchenko<\/a> came into Thursday night’s game with 10 goals while Zach Werenski<\/a> leads the team in points with 26.<\/p>\n

Kevin Lankinen<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for the Canucks, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. Jake DeBrusk<\/a> has gotten on track and leads the team in 11 goals. However, Quinn Hughes<\/a> is first in assists (23) and points (29).<\/p>\n

Columbus is coming off two games in three nights on this emotional road trip.<\/p>\n

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

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

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let’s go to our featured game for our props. We’ll start with Brock Faber<\/a> getting an assist at Bet365<\/a> with +135 odds. Vatrano for Anaheim is getting +205 to notch an assist. This also at Bet365.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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