{"id":462108,"date":"2025-02-04T09:41:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=462108"},"modified":"2025-02-04T09:41:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:41:18","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-4-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/04\/nhl-predictions-feb-4-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb. 4 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames"},"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\/02\/01\/toronto-maple-leafs-defenceman-ruled-out-for-4-nations-face-off-tournament\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/01\/nhl-predictions-february-1st-detroit-red-wings-vs-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/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>Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Senators 1-0 Lightning<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TSN5; Fan Duel Sports Sun; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>We open NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/03\/nhl-predictions-february-3-ottawa-senators-vs-nashville-predators\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> looking to keep rolling against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/01\/nhl-predictions-february-1-new-york-islanders-vs-tampa-bay-lightning\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/u\/ullmali01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linus Ullmark<\/a> is slated to get the start after the Senators played the night before. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Ottawa has won five straight games to give itself a 7-2-1 mark in the last 10 games. German sensation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stuetti02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Stutzle<\/a> has racked up 17 goals and 36 assists for the Senators.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay is slated to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vasilan02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> in the blue paint for the game. The Lightning are 4-5-1 entering this matchup and in the unfamiliar spot of chasing a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hagelbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Hagel<\/a> has great all season with 22 goals and 32 assists for Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa is coming in hot, but coming off a back-to-back is tough.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Lightning win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> SN Pacific; NESN; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/02\/minnesota-wild-forward-suspended\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/01\/nhl-predictions-feb-1-new-york-rangers-vs-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the expected starter for the Wild, who are third in the Central Division. However, Minnesota in 4-5-1 in the last 10 as injuries pile up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Rossi<\/a> has been one of the bright spots as of late with two goals and six assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the projected starter for the Bruins, who have rebounded with a 6-3-1 mark in the last 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/geekimo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Geekie<\/a> has supplied six goals and three assists over the last 10 games. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> is also red-hot after getting a hat trick in his last game out.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota still has a good club, but Boston and injuries will be too much to overcome.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Bruins win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 1-0 Flames<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TSN4; SN West; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/game\/_\/gameId\/401688452\/maple-leafs-flames\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The last game of NHL predictions<\/a> is our featured contest between the Maple Leafs and Flames. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph Woll<\/a> is the expected starter for Toronto in this game. The Maple Leafs are 4-6 in the last 10 games, but did get a win in the last time out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/matthau01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auston Matthews<\/a> is returning to form with seven goals and added three assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the likely starter for the Flames in this game. Calgary is playing above expectations and is in the mix for a wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Flames are 5-5 in the last 10 games entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coronma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Coronato<\/a> has tallied 13 goals with 15 assists for Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>These all-Canada matchups are tough to gauge, but Toronto pulls out the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Maple Leafs win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go to our featured game for some of our props. For Toronto, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marnemi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Marner<\/a> to get the over on 1.5 points. On the Calgary end, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sharaye01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yegor Sharangovich<\/a> to net a goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: \u00a0Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please play responsibly. 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In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the\u00a0Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames.\u00a0Be sure to check [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":462113,"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":[22,4547,4548,4524,18],"tags":[6081,6015,6012,6109,6391,6062],"class_list":["post-462108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flames","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","category-leafs","tag-boston-bruins-predictions","tag-calgary-flames-predictions","tag-minnesota-wild-predictions","tag-ottawa-senators-predictions","tag-tampa-bay-lightning-predictions","tag-toronto-maple-leafs-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/462108","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=462108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/462108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":462114,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/462108\/revisions\/462114"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/462113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=462108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=462108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=462108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}