{"id":479413,"date":"2025-12-03T09:33:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479413"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:33:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:33:28","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-3-winnipeg-jets-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/03\/nhl-predictions-dec-3-winnipeg-jets-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 3 Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last 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 Winnipeg Jets visiting the Montreal Canadiens. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"pWY5aYgQR6VSffp7BF0epQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2202798307\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'pWY5aYgQR6VSffp7BF0epQ',sig:'2vS2XRMfz_x0NUt657rN8AexzwK-GQFd4eJIbM1jIfk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2202798307',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Stars 2-0 Devils<\/h3>\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><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.primevideo.com\/salp\/nhl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_Mobile_728x90_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045909_Monday.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Victory+; MSGSN; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/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> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/26\/nhl-predictions-november-26th-st-louis-blues-new-jersey-devils\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> at The Rock. Dallas is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/desmica01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casey DeSmith<\/a> got the call in a 3-2 overtime loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/02\/nhl-predictions-new-york-rangers-dallas-stars-december-2\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a>. Despite the loss, the Stars are 7-1-2 in their previous 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Robertson<\/a> is leading the team in points with 35, but is tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnswy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wyatt Johnston<\/a> for first in goals with 16.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey is expected to counter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Devils are 5-5 in the last 10 games, and that includes losses in their last two games. New Jersey is a solid 9-2-1 at the Prudential Center so far this campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> is first on the club in assists (21) and points (26).<\/p>\n<p>Dallas is coming off a tough overtime loss across the Hudson River. However, the Stars should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"0W5GPwBmQn9mi1OAmRZyGw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2210799259\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0W5GPwBmQn9mi1OAmRZyGw',sig:'SYA6xW_9gLEsHFfm_iBH18HW1UcwvWydCTpYftqyRHA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2210799259',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Sabres 1-2 Flyers<\/h3>\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:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; HBO Max<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/17\/buffalo-sabres-defenceman-injury-update\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> making the trip to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> Rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/ellisco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colten Ellis<\/a> is slated to get the start for Buffalo, which is 6-4 in the last 10 games. The Sabres got a comprehensive 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/prime-monday-night-hockey-winnipeg-jets-vs-buffalo-sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Monday Night Hockey on Prime<\/a> Matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tuchal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Tuch<\/a> is topping the team in assists (14) and points (23) so far for Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia is projected to give the nod to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> in goal for this game. The Czech goalie is off to a solid 10-5-1 start in his first season with the Flyers. Philadelphia is 6-3-1 in the last 10 games, but suffered a loss last time out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zegratr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Zegras<\/a> is also having a great first season in Philly with nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points.<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo does have momentum, but Vladar has been a solid netminder, should he get the call.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Flyers win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Jets 2-0 Canadiens<\/h3>\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:<\/strong> ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; RDS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our final and featured NHL prediction has the Jets trying to get back on track against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/02\/all-canadian-edition-nhl-predictions-ottawa-senators-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> Winnipeg is 4-6 in the last 10 games and is coming off an embarrassing loss to the Sabres. That defeat reportedly\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">led to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/nhl\/article\/report-jets-hold-closed-door-players-meeting-after-drubbing-by-sabres\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a players-only<\/a><\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/nhl\/article\/report-jets-hold-closed-door-players-meeting-after-drubbing-by-sabres\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0meeting<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/comrier01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Comrie<\/a> is expected to get the start while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is still out injured. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> are tied for the team&#8217;s lead in goals with 13.<\/p>\n<p>Montreal is expected to give the start to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dobesja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakub Dobes<\/a> for this game. The Habs are also struggling entering this matchup, with a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 games. This includes a pair of losses in their last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> leads the club in assists (22) and points (30) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are searching for a victory to get on track. However, the hosts should get the two points.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Jets versus the Candaiens is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vilarga01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Vilardi<\/a> to get at least an assist in this game for Winnipeg. On the Montreal side of things, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demidiv01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivan Demidov<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p>David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey 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. 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