{"id":459159,"date":"2024-12-21T08:37:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T13:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=459159"},"modified":"2024-12-21T08:37:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T13:37:24","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-21-detroit-red-wings-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/21\/nhl-predictions-dec-21-detroit-red-wings-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 21 Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens"},"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 Detroit Red Wings<\/a> vs Montreal Canadiens<\/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

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

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

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

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

We open NHL predictions with our featured game between the Red Wings and Canadiens. Alex Lyon<\/a> is the expected starter with Cam Talbot<\/a> starting the night before. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Lucas Raymond<\/a> leads the team in goals (13), assists (20) and points so far this season.<\/p>\n

Cayden Primeau<\/a> is the expected starter with the Habs winning 4-3 on Friday night in the first part of the home-and-home set. The Canadiens are good in close games as they’ve gone 5-1-2 in games decided by a single goal. Patrik Laine<\/a> has been great since coming off injured reserve with seven goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
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It was a close one last and should be tonight. However, the Wings bounce back due to their advantage in goal.<\/p>\n

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

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n

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

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

The Buffalo Sabres<\/a> try to stop the bleeding against the Boston Bruins<\/a> in the second game of NHL predictions. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the confirmed starter after getting pulled against the Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/a> Buffalo has lost 12 straight games, but faces a Boston team that’s been playing better. Defenceman Owen Power<\/a> has five goals and 17 assists for the Sabres.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Bruins, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Boston is tops in the league with 149 total penalties, which works over four per game. Brad Marchand<\/a> has nine points (five goals, four assists) in the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Buffalo is a mess and it won’t get better against Boston.<\/p>\n

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

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 1-0 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

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

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

The last game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken<\/a> taking on the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Joey Daccord<\/a> is the expected starter for Seattle, which has lost three straight and are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. Jared McCann<\/a> has 11 goals and 15 assists for 26 points so far this season.<\/p>\n

Adin Hill<\/a> is the projected starter for Vegas, which is 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. The Golden Knights have won the last two games as they are tops in the Pacific Division. Jack Eichel<\/a> has been great this season with nine goals and 33 assists for Vegas.<\/p>\n

The Golden Knights did lose the first meeting in overtime, but should bounc back.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights 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. The focus will go on the last game for our props. Oliver Bjorkstrand<\/a> has been hot as of late, so take him to score at +360 for Seattle. For Vegas, go with Mark Stone<\/a> to score at +200 at a number of outlets.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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