{"id":460371,"date":"2025-01-08T12:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T17:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460371"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T17:49:13","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-8-vancouver-canucks-vs-washington-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-jan-8-vancouver-canucks-vs-washington-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 8 Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals"},"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 Washington Capitals.<\/a>\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; Monument Sports Network 2; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open NHL predictions with our featured game between the Canucks and Capitals. Vancouver will likely run with Kevin Lankinen<\/a>\u00a0in goal for this one. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canucks come into this game having lost two consecutive games and are 3-3-4 in the last 10 heading into this one. J.T. Miller<\/a> has been the subject of rumours, but also has eight goals and 21 assists for the Canucks. Defenceman Quinn Hughes<\/a> has been his consistent self as of late with a goal and nine assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Washington is going with confirmed starter Logan Thompson<\/a> in the crease for this game. The Capitals are coming into this game with a 5-3-2 mark in the last 10 games. However, Washington dropped its last game. Alex Ovechkin<\/a> has continued his scoring pace with 19 goals and 11 assists for the Capitals. Aliaksei Protas<\/a> has been solid as of late with seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Vancouver is struggling and Washington should be able to take advantage of that.<\/p>\n

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

Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n

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

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

TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; Max; Altitude 2<\/p>\n

It’s a Central Division matchup as the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> take on the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>. Trent Miner<\/a> is the confirmed starter in net for Colorado, which is 8-1-1 in the last 10 games and climbing up the standings. Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is looking to land a massive contract and already has 24 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche.<\/p>\n

Petr Mrazek is the starter for Chicago going into one as it is 4-6 in the last 10 games. The Blackhawks made some moves to add veterans in the off-season, but they are still last in the division. Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a>, one of those acquisitions, has six goals and two assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Putting Miner in net may be a risk, but the team in front of him should help him get the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Florida Panthers vs Utah Hockey Club<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; Max; SN1<\/p>\n

The last game of NHL predictions<\/a> is the Florida Panthers<\/a> visiting the Utah Hockey Club<\/a> for the first meeting between the two teams. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Panthers, who are 6-4 entering this contest. Sam Reinhart<\/a> leads the team in goals (22), assists (24) and points (46) for the defending Stanley Cup Champions.<\/p>\n

Karel Vejmelka<\/a> will get the call in the blue paint for Utah, which is 4-4-2 in the last 10 games. Dylan Guenther<\/a> is first on the team in goals with 16. However, team captain Clayton Keller<\/a> is tops in assists (25) and points (39) going into this game.<\/p>\n

Florida is battling for positioning in the East and Utah is trying to make the post-season. However, the champs scratch out a close one.<\/p>\n

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

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

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets. In our featured game, go with Brock Boeser<\/a> as an anytime scorer for Vancouver at +195. On the Washington side, take Tom Wilson<\/a> to score at +230. These odds are courtesy of FanDuel.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Bob Frid-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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