{"id":477094,"date":"2025-11-01T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T12:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=477094"},"modified":"2025-10-31T19:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T23:14:45","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-1-chicago-blackhawks-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/01\/nhl-predictions-nov-1-chicago-blackhawks-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 1 Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0look 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/24\/vancouver-canucks-acquire-forward-from-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>\u00a0taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-oct-30-new-york-rangers-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers.<\/a>\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out more<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/31\/nhl-predictions-oct-31-colorado-avalanche-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>,\u00a0as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<section class=\"mb-12\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto\">\n<div id=\"lwos_stn_player\" class=\"hidden md:block\">\n<div id=\"FreeStarVideoAdContainer\">\n<div id=\"freestar-video-parent\">\n<div id=\"freestar-video-child\">\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Stars 0-2 Panthers<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV:\u00a0<\/strong>Scripps Florida; Victory+; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/28\/dallas-stars-sign-player-big-contract-extension\/\" target=\"_self\"> Dallas Stars<\/a> visiting the Florida Panthers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the projected starter for the Stars, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Dallas is coming off a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-tampa-bay-lightning-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> and is 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is first on the team in assists (8) and points (12), but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnswy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wyatt Johnston<\/a> is first on the team in goals with six.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the expected starter for the Panthers, who are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. Injuries have hit Florida hard in the early part of the season. However, the Cats are 29th in goals scored with 2.45 netted per game. The Panthers will have leading point-getter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.joxfm.com\/2025\/10\/31\/panthers-facing-stars-hope-brad-marchands-return-boosts-offense\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">return to the lineup.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Florida has had trouble scoring goals, and Oettinger is one of the better goalies when he&#8217;s on. Marchand coming back to the lineup should help, but Dallas gets the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Maple Leafs 3-0 Flyers<\/h4>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV: <\/strong>NBC Sports Philadelphia; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> CBC; Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions is part one of the <em>Hockey Night in Canada<\/em> doubleheader between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/29\/nhl-predictions-oct-29-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-columbus-blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/28\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stolaan01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Stolarz<\/a> is the probable starter for Toronto, which is surprisingly in last place in the Atlantic entering Saturday&#8217;s game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nylanwi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">William Nylander<\/a> leads the club in assists (12) and points (15), but has been struggling through injuries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> is the likely starter for the Flyers, who have won three consecutive games. Philadelphia is coming off a win on Thursday night over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/26\/nashville-predators-captain-out-week-to-week\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zegratr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Zegras<\/a> is thriving in his first season with the Flyers with four goals, eight assists, and 12 points.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto has struggled to find an identity, and Philadelphia has been playing well.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Flyers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Blackhawks 1-2 Oilers<\/h4>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV: <\/strong>Chicago Sports Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> CBC; Sportsnet; CityTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions is the second game in the Hockey Night in Canada doubleheader. Chicago is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> in between the pipes. The Blackhawks have been more respectable at the start of this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> is tops in assists (8) and points (14). He&#8217;s also tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/donatry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Donato<\/a> for Chicago&#8217;s top goal-scorer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the projected starter for the Oilers, who have yet to maintain consistency in the first portion of the season. Edmonton is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/22\/nhl-rumours-new-york-rangers-forward-could-be-trade-bait\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a> on Thursday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is first in goals (8) and tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> for the team lead in points with 14. McDavid leads the club in assists with 11.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are trying to get back on track. However, Edmonton gets the victory at home thanks to its offensive firepower.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some of our favourite prop bets. Let&#8217;s stay with our featured game for preferred props. The over\/under for the Blackhawks and Oilers is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nazarfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Nazar<\/a> to get an anytime goal for the Blackhawks. On the Oilers side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nugenry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-10-31_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Nugent-Hopkins<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 assists.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0look 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\u00a0Chicago Blackhawks\u00a0taking on the Edmonton Oilers.\u00a0Don\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":477096,"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":[4524,27,23,4547,4548],"tags":[6233,6124,6017,6255,6082,6062],"class_list":["post-477094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-blackhawks","category-oilers","category-hockey","category-nhl","tag-chicago-blackhawks-predictions","tag-dallas-stars-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions","tag-florida-panthers-predictions","tag-philadelphia-flyers-predictions","tag-toronto-maple-leafs-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477094","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=477094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":477097,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477094\/revisions\/477097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/477096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=477094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=477094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}