{"id":458519,"date":"2024-12-14T09:24:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T14:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=458519"},"modified":"2024-12-14T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T14:24:29","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-14-vegas-golden-knights-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/14\/nhl-predictions-dec-14-vegas-golden-knights-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec. 14 Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers"},"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 Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> vs Edmonton Oilers<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL predictions\u00a0in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

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

We open NHL predictions with the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> visiting the Minnesota Wild.<\/a> Samuel Ersson<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Flyers, who have won two consecutive games. Philadelphia is also 6-2-2 in the last 10 games and is fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Scott Laughton<\/a> is coming off a four-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings<\/a> last time out.<\/p>\n

Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a><\/span> is the confirmed starter for the Wild, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is off to a great start this season with 18 goals with 25 assists for the Wild. Matthew Boldy has been solid as of late with one goal and seven assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

The first meeting was a high-scoring one, but the Wild get the season-split.<\/p>\n

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

Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 2-0 Oilers<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV: Scripps Vegas; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our featured game of NHL predictions has the Golden Knights taking on the Oilers. Adin Hill<\/a> is the expected starter for the Knights, who have four straight victories. Vegas is also 8-1-1 in the last 10 and has beaten Edmonton twice already. Ivan Barbashev<\/a> has supplied six goals and six assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the likely starter in the crease for the Oilers, who have also taken the last four games. Edmonton is 8-2 in the last 10 and is slowly overcoming a bad start to the season. Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is leading the way with 21 goals and 21 assists for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Vegas has been able to stymie the Edmonton offence so far this season. However, the Oilers scratch out the win.<\/p>\n

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

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 1-0 Red Wings<\/h4>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; NHL Network; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; CBC<\/p>\n

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> renewing their rivalry with the Red Wings. Joseph Woll<\/a> is the expected starter for Toronto, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Mitch Marner<\/a> has posted 10 goals and 28 assists for the Maple Leafs. William Nylander<\/a> has continued his great start with scored six goals with three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Ville Husso<\/a> is the confirmed starter for a Detroit team that’s 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. Husso has yet to get a win in goal as he’s got an 0-4-2 record. Lucas Raymond<\/a> has tallied 11 goals with 19 assists for the Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat<\/a> has been a bright spot as of late with four goals and two assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Toronto may have concerns with Anthony Stolarz<\/a> being out, but should get the win.<\/p>\n

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

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

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets. We’ll go to our featured game for this one. On the Vegas side, Mark Stone<\/a> is worth a shout as the first or last goalscorer at +1600 on Bet365<\/a>. For Edmonton, Connor McDavid<\/a> is worth a play at +135 for an anytime goalscorer also at Bet365.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions, some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling\u00a0problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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