{"id":464602,"date":"2025-03-12T09:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=464602"},"modified":"2025-03-12T09:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:41:34","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-12-vancouver-canucks-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/12\/nhl-predictions-march-12-vancouver-canucks-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 12 Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last 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 Vancouver Canucks<\/a> vs Calgary Flames<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>\u00a0as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canucks 1-2 Flames<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

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

We open up NHL predictions<\/a> with a big Pacific Division matchup between the Canucks and Flames. Arturs Silovs<\/a> is the expected starter for Vancouver, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canucks are 4-6 in the last 10 games and have suffered two straight losses entering this matchup. Jake DeBrusk<\/a> has totaled 22 goals and 14 assists for Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the likely starter for the Flames, who are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games. Calgary holds the second wild card spot in the Western Conference by one point over Vancouver. The Flames a great record against divisional foes at 10-4-2 this season. Jonathan Huberdeau<\/a> has bounced back nicely with 22 goals and 24 assists for Calgary.<\/p>\n

Both teams need points in this one, but Calgary gets the victory.<\/p>\n

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

Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Hockey Club<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Ducks 2-0 Utah HC<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

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

Our second game of NHL predictions has the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> looking for the season-sweep against the Utah Hockey Club.<\/a> Anaheim is likely to start with John Gibson<\/a> in goal for this game. The Ducks are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games prior to this matchup. Jackson LaCombe<\/a> is averaging over a point a game as of late two goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Utah is projected to start Karel Vejmelka<\/a> in the crease for this one. The first-year franchise is 5-3-2 in the last 10 games, but have lost the last two entering this one. Clayton Keller<\/a> has notched 23 goals with 50 assists for the Utah Hockey Club.<\/p>\n

Utah is three points off a post-season spot, but have yet to figure out Anaheim. However, Utah HC gets the win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Utah HC wins 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Montreal Canadiens vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 10:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TSN2; KONG; KHN; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> visiting the Seattle Kraken<\/a>. Rookie Jakub Dobes<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Canadiens, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Montreal is two points out of a playoff spot and has been making a push. Nick\u00a0Suzuki has averaged over a point a game lately with five goals and added 10 assists over the last 10 games for the Habs.<\/p>\n

Seattle is slated to start Joey Daccord<\/a> for this game. The Kraken are 4-6 in the last 10 games, but did rout the Canadiens by an 8-2 score on October 29. However, this is a different team then the one that won convincingly at the end of October. Chandler Stephenson<\/a> has provided 11 goals and 32 assists for the Kraken.<\/p>\n

Montreal is coming off a win over Vancouver last night, but should keep the momentum going.<\/p>\n

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

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

We finish out NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let’s stay on the final game of the night for our props. For Montreal, take Cole Caufield<\/a> to score a goal in this one. On the Seattle side, go with Shane Wright<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 points for this game.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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