{"id":476429,"date":"2025-10-22T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=476429"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T12:51:24","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-22-montreal-canadiens-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/22\/nhl-predictions-oct-22-montreal-canadiens-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 22 Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> taking on the Calgary Flames<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions,<\/a>\u00a0as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n

2024-25 Season Series: Wild 0-2 Devils<\/h4>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n

U.S TV: <\/strong>Fan Duel Sports North X; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; MSGSN; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

We open NHL predictions with the Minnesota Wild<\/a> taking on the New Jersey Devils.<\/a> Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Minnesota is coming off an important victory over the Washington Capitals<\/a> on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> and Matt Boldy<\/a> are both off to flying starts with 10 points each. However, Kaprizov is tops in goals so far with five, while Boldy is first in assists with six.<\/p>\n

Nico Daws<\/a> is the confirmed starter with the Devils playing the night before against the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. New Jersey was coming into Tuesday night’s game with four straight victories. Jesper Bratt<\/a> is the team\u2019s leader in points with seven, but three other players are tied with Bratt for the lead in goals. These statistics are coming into Tuesday’s game with Toronto.<\/p>\n

Minnesota will be more rested, and New Jersey will be playing its backup in this game. The Wild should collect the victory in this game.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Wild win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

2024-25 Season Series: Canadiens 0-2 Flames<\/h4>\n

How to Watch:<\/p>\n

U.S TV: <\/strong>ESPN+<\/p>\n

Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Canadiens visiting the Flames.<\/a> Sam Montembeault<\/a> is the expected starter for Montreal, which is off to a 5-2 record to start the season. The Habs topped the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on Monday Night Hockey<\/a> to continue their solid start. Nick Suzuki<\/a> is first on the team in assists (9) and points (10) so far this campaign. However, Cole Caufield<\/a> is leading the way on the team in goals with five.<\/p>\n

Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the projected starter for the Flames, but he’s had some hard luck so far this season. Wolf is 1-5 so far this season with an .867 save percentage for a Calgary team that’s dropped six consecutive games after beating the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> in the season-opener. The Flames are dead-last in goals scored with a 1.57 average per game. Nazem Kadri<\/a> is the team leader in points with four assists so far this season. Three players are tied for the Flames’ lead in goals with two apiece.<\/p>\n

Calgary has struggled at both ends of the ice, while Montreal is off to a great start. The Habs should continue the Flames’ early-season woes.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canadiens win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for this game is 5.5, and we like the under due to Calgary’s lack of offence. Wolf is also a capable goalie when he’s on his game and can keep pucks out of the net.<\/p>\n

As for individual props, go with Lane Hutson<\/a> to have a power-play point for the Canadiens. On the Flames’ side of things, take Kadri to get an assist in this game.<\/p>\n

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

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