{"id":464513,"date":"2025-03-11T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=464513"},"modified":"2025-03-10T22:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T02:28:54","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-11-montreal-canadiens-vs-vancouver-canucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/11\/nhl-predictions-march-11-montreal-canadiens-vs-vancouver-canucks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 11 Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/06\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-mulling-offers-heading-into-the-deadline\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> vs.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/09\/quiet-canucks-trade-deadline-leaves-boeser-hanging\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>\u00a0as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 1-0 Devils<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSGSN; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/05\/columbus-blue-jackets-signing-of-forward-shows-organizational-message\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/new-jersey-devils-acquire-scoring-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/merzlel01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elvis Merzlikins<\/a> is the expected starter for the Blue Jackets, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Columbus 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but got a victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/new-york-rangers-extend-defender\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a> the last time out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fantiad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Fantilli<\/a> is coming off a hat trick and has six goals with four assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the projected starter for the Devils, who are 4-6 in the last 10 games. However, New Jersey did score a win in its last game.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> has collected 17 goals with 53 assists for the Devils.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are looking for points in this game, but Columbus gets the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Blue Jackets win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Rangers 0-1 Jets<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSG; TSN3; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>The second game of NHL predictions has the Rangers taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/seattle-kraken-trade-veteran-winger-to-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> in Manitoba. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the probable starter for the Rangers, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/panarar01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artemi Panarin<\/a> has been averaging a point a game as of late with five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the likely starter for the Jets, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. However, Winnipeg is coming off a loss on Sunday entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> has netted 35 goals and 37 assists for the Jets.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s another pivotal matchup, but Winnipeg has looked much better as of late.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Jets win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Canadiens 1-0 Canucks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> SN Pacific; TSN2; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the Canadiens looking for the season-sweep over the Canucks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/montesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Montembeault<\/a> is the expected starter for Montreal, which is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Habs have lost the last two games prior to this matchup. Calder Trophy candidate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hutsola01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lane Hutson<\/a> has posted four goals and 43 assists for Montreal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lankike01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Lankinen<\/a> is the projected starter for the Canucks, who are 5-5 in the last 1o games. Vancouver has seven overtime-losses at home this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/garlaco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conor Garland<\/a> has recorded 16 goals and 21 assists for the Canucks.<\/p>\n<p>This is another important matchup with plenty on the line. However, Montreal takes the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go to our featured game for some of our props. On the Montreal side, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> to score a goal. For the Vancouver end of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/debruja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake DeBrusk<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 points.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please play responsibly. Check for your local rules and age restrictions. Some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Have a gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey takes 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 Montreal Canadiens vs.\u00a0Vancouver Canucks.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions\u00a0as the 2024-25 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":436862,"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":[7,4547,4548,4524,26],"tags":[6083,6016,6079,6122,6014,6110],"class_list":["post-464513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadiens","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","category-canucks","tag-columbus-blue-jackets-predictions","tag-montreal-canadiens-predictions","tag-new-jersey-devils-predictions","tag-new-york-rangers-predictions","tag-vancouver-canucks-predictions","tag-winnipeg-jets-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464513","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=464513"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":464532,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464513\/revisions\/464532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/436862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=464513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=464513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=464513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}