{"id":460204,"date":"2025-01-06T10:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T15:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460204"},"modified":"2025-01-06T10:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T15:42:23","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-6-vancouver-canucks-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/06\/nhl-predictions-jan-6-vancouver-canucks-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 6 Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Vancouver Canucks<\/a> vs Montreal Canadiens<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Capitals 1-0 Sabres<\/h4>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> Monument Sports Network; MSG Buffalo; NHL Network<\/p>\n

We open NHL predictions with the Washington Capitals<\/a> taking on the Buffalo Sabres<\/a>. Charlie Lindgren<\/a> is the expected starter for Washington, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Alex Ovechkin<\/a> has picked up where he left off with 19 goals and 11 assists for the Capitals.<\/p>\n

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Sabres, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10. Buffalo has also dropped three consecutive games heading into this one. Alex Tuch<\/a> been a bright spot as of late with four goals over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Washington has been better with Ovechkin back in the lineup and should win.<\/p>\n

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

Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

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

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

We have our featured game of NHL predictions between the Canucks and the Canadiens. Vancouver is expected to go with >Kevin Lankinen<\/a> in between the pipes. The Canucks are 3-4-3 in the last 10 and are trying to get back on track. Jake DeBrusk<\/a> has gotten on track with 16 goals and 12 assists for the Canucks.<\/p>\n

Montreal has been a welcome surprise as of late and is 7-3 in the last 10 games. Sam Montembeault<\/a><\/span> is projected to get the start for the Habs in this game. Montreal captain Nick Suzuki<\/a> has scored 11 goals with 27 assists this season.<\/p>\n

These game are hard to pick, but Montreal gets the victory.<\/p>\n

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

Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Panthers 0-1 Avalanche<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Altitude; Scripps Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We have a great matchup here between the Florida Panthers<\/a> and Colorado Avalanche<\/a>. Florida is likely to go with Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a><\/span> in the blue paint for this one. The Cats are 6-4 in the last 10 games heading into this game. Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> has been great as of late with four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for Colorado, which is 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Avs are coming off a loss prior to this game. Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> has been playing well all season with 14 goals and 51 assists for the Avalanche.<\/p>\n

Both teams are likely contenders to win a Stanley Cup, but Colorado holds serve at home.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche wins 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

New Jersey Devils vs Seattle Kraken<\/h4>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

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

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

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

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let’s go to our featured game for the props of the night. On the Vancouver side, take Brock Boeser<\/a> to score at any time at +145. For Montreal, take Lane Hutson<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 points at -115. These odds are courtesy of BetMGM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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