{"id":464368,"date":"2025-03-08T08:34:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=464368"},"modified":"2025-03-08T08:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:34:48","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-8-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-colorado-avalanche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/08\/nhl-predictions-march-8-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-colorado-avalanche\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 8 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the\u00a0Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>\u00a0vs. Colorado Avalanche.<\/a> Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>\u00a0as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

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

We open up NHL predictions with the two teams that made some changes at the trade deadline. The Buffalo Sabres<\/a> are expected to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a> in between the pipes. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Buffalo has dropped its last five games to have a 4-5-1 mark in the last 10 games. Rasmus Dahlin<\/a> has been averaging a point a game as of late with five goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

The Florida Panthers<\/a> have made some massive changes in getting Brad Marchand<\/a> from the Boston Bruins. However, check the availability of him and any other players that have been moved at the trade deadline. Florida is slated to go with Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> in the crease for this one. Sam Reinhart<\/a> has been great this season with 32 goals and 35 assists for the Panthers.<\/p>\n

Florida has thrown down the gauntlet in its quest to repeat. However, there may be some adjustment time for both new lineups.<\/p>\n

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

Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canadiens 0-1 Flames<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; CityTV; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The next game up NHL predictions with a key matchup between the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and the Calgary Flames<\/a>. Jakub Dobes<\/a> is the confirmed starter in net for Montreal, which is 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Habs are coming off an overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> on Thursday night. Cole Caufield<\/a> has racked up 31 goals and 25 assists for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n

Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the expected starter for the Flames, who are 3-4-3 in the last 10 games. Calgary didn’t make a lot of moves on deadline day, but are still in position to play meaningful games. Nazem Kadri<\/a> has averaged a point a game lately with four goals and six assists over the last 10 games for the Flames.<\/p>\n

Both teams pretty much stood pat at the trade deadline, but Montreal gets the road victory.<\/p>\n

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

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> CBC; Sportsnet; KTVD; Altitude; NHL Network<\/p>\n

The last game<\/a> of our NHL predictions has the Maple Leafs visiting the Avalanche in a battle of two teams that reshaped their lineups at the deadline. Toronto is slated to go with Anthony Stolarz<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. The Maple Leafs are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games, but have dropped the last two games in a row. William Nylander<\/a> has posted 35 goals and 28 assists for Toronto.<\/p>\n

Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a> is the likely starter for the Avalanche, who are 7-3 in the last 10 games. This also includes four consecutive wins and Colorado already added players like Brock Nelson<\/a> and Charlie Coyle<\/a> at the deadline. Cale Makar<\/a> is making his case for the Norris Trophy with 24 goals with 50 assists for the Avalanche.<\/p>\n

Both teams are going to have different lineups, but Colorado has the momentum going into this one.<\/p>\n

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

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

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game of the night for our props. For Toronto, take Matthew Knies<\/a> to get a point in this game. On the Colorado side, take Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> to get the over on 1.5 points in this one.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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