{"id":459229,"date":"2024-12-22T10:45:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T15:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=459229"},"modified":"2024-12-22T10:45:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T15:45:37","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-22-ottawa-senators-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/22\/nhl-predictions-dec-22-ottawa-senators-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 22 Ottawa Senators 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 Ottawa Senators<\/a> vs Edmonton Oilers<\/a>. Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL predictions\u00a0in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; Fan Duel Sports Sun; Scripps Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open up NHL predictions with a good one between the Florida Panthers<\/a> and the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the expected starter for Florida. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Panthers come into this game with three consecutive victories. Sam Reinhart<\/a> has 20 goals and 23 assists for 43 points.<\/p>\n

Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> is the probable starter for Tampa Bay, which has taken the last four games in a row. These two teams will go at it again on Monday before the Christmas break, so we’ll see if bad feelings start brewing again. Brayden Point<\/a> has 21 goals and 17 assists for 48 points this season.<\/p>\n

This should be an early holiday present, but Tampa gets the victory.<\/p>\n

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

Seattle Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-2 Avalanche<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Altitude; KHN; KONG; NHL Network<\/p>\n

Our second game of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken<\/a> and Colorado Avalanche<\/a> getting together for the last time this season. Philipp Grubauer<\/a> will likely get the start against his former team in this game. Chandler Stephenson<\/a> only has three goals this season, but he has dished out 20 assists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for Colorado, which is 7-3 in the last 10 games. The Avalanche have also won their last times out. Cale Makar<\/a> leads the way with 10 goals and 32 assists for Colorado this season.<\/p>\n

Seattle is desperate after dropping four in a row, but Colorado picks up the win.<\/p>\n

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

Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Senators 0-1 Oilers<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN West; TSN5; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The last game of NHL predictions is our featured matchup between the Senators and Oilers. Both teams are coming off games on Saturday night. This means Leevi Merilainen<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for Ottawa, which has six straight victories. The Senators are 8-1-1 in the last 10 and Shane Pinto<\/a> has six points (five goals, one assist) in that time frame.<\/p>\n

Stuart Skinner<\/a> is slated to get the start in goal for Edmonton, which has an 8-2 mark in the last 10 games. Connor McDavid<\/a> scored twice<\/a> in the first meeting, which was a 5-2 win for the Oilers. Zach Hyman<\/a> has been hot as of late with nine goals and an assist in the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

This game should be good, but the Oilers go into the holiday with a win.<\/p>\n

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

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

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s focus on the featured game for our preferred props. For Ottawa, Brady Tkachuk<\/a> is a +165 to score at any point. On the Edmonton said, Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is a +140 to net a goal for his team.<\/p>\n

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

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