{"id":461576,"date":"2025-01-27T10:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=461576"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:37:37","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-27-seattle-kraken-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/27\/nhl-predictions-jan-27-seattle-kraken-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 27 Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0takes 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/11\/nhl-rumours-seattle-kraken-forward-possible-trade-chip\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Kraken<\/a> vs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/17\/edmonton-oilers-sign-veteran-defenceman\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Devils 0-1 Flyers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSGSN; NBC Sports Philadelphia; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>We open NHL predictions with a Metropolitan Division matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/24\/new-jersey-devils-goalie-out-with-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> versus <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/24\/nhl-predictions-january-24-new-york-islanders-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. New Jersey is slated to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/allenja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Allen<\/a> in goal for this one. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Devils are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games and have won two in a row.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja03,hugheja02&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a> has been averaging a point a games as of late with four goals with seven assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/erssosa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Ersson<\/a> is the projected starter in the crease for the Flyers, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, Philadelphia has lost the last two games in a row entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tippeow01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Owen Tippett<\/a> is putting together with a strong season of 14 goals with 16 assists for the Flyers.<\/p>\n<p>The Devils are doing fine without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> and should get a win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Kings 1-0 Red Wings<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Detroit X; Fan Duel Sports West; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p>The second game of our NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/25\/nhl-predictions-january-25-los-angeles-kings-at-columbus-blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/09\/nhl-rumours-detroit-red-wings-eyeing-young-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. Los Angeles is expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> in the blue paint for this game. The Kings are 5-4-1 coming into this game, but lost the last time on ice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> has 24 goals and 20 assists for the Kings and also scored twice in the first meeting of the season.<\/p>\n<p>For Detroit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> is slated to get the call in goal. The Red Wings are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games and have two straight victories. Detroit has inserted itself back into the Stanley Cup Playoff conversation with the hiring of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mclelto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Todd McLellan<\/a> as head coach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kaspema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Kasper<\/a> has come on strong as of late with five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit is playing better as of late, but Los Angeles gets the edge in this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Kings win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-1 Oilers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> SN West; KHN; KONG; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>The last and featured game of NHL predictions has the Oilers hosting the Kraken in a Pacific Division matchup. Seattle is likely to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/daccojo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joey Daccord<\/a> in goal for this game. The Kraken are 5-5 in the last 10 games, but they are coming off a victory over the weekend. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schwaja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaden Schwartz<\/a> has been one of the bright spots with 16 goals and 17 assists for Seattle.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is expected to <a  href=\"https:\/\/fieldlevelmedia.com\/news\/connor-mcdavid-set-to-make-return-for-oilers-vs-kraken\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get a big lift in its lineup<\/a> with the return of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> from suspension. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pickaca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Pickard<\/a> has been in-form and should get the start tonight for the Oilers, who are 7-3 in the last 10 games. This also includes a pair of victories during McDavid&#8217;s suspension. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nugenry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Nugent-Hopkins<\/a> has quietly put together another strong season of 15 goals and 16 assists for Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p>The return of McDavid should help the Oilers continue their rolls.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go to our featured game in this one. For Seattle, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stephch02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chandler Stephenson<\/a> to get the over on 0.5. As for Edmonton, take McDavid to score in his return to the lineup.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please play responsibly and check for local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling\u00a0problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0takes 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\u00a0Seattle Kraken vs\u00a0Edmonton Oilers.\u00a0Be sure to check out more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":461580,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,4547,4548,4524,5369],"tags":[6201,6017,6028,6079,6082,7170],"class_list":["post-461576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oilers","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","category-seattle-kraken","tag-detroit-red-wings-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions","tag-los-angeles-kings-predictions","tag-new-jersey-devils-predictions","tag-philadelphia-flyers-predictions","tag-seattle-kraken-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461576"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":461581,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461576\/revisions\/461581"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}