{"id":479488,"date":"2025-12-05T09:43:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479488"},"modified":"2025-12-05T09:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:43:40","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-5-vegas-golden-knights-vs-new-jersey-devils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/05\/nhl-predictions-dec-5-vegas-golden-knights-vs-new-jersey-devils\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 5 Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils"},"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 Vegas Golden Knights visiting the New Jersey Devils. 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<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Golden Knights 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> Scripps Vegas; MSGSN; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; TVA Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31551\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our featured game<\/a> between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/nhl-predictions-dec-2-chicago-blackhakwks-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> and 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>. Former Devils goalie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> is the expected starter for this game. However, check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Vegas is 5-2-3 in the last 10 games, including wins in its last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a> leads the team in assists (21) and points (32).<\/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=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the likely starter for the Devils, who are 4-6 in the last 10 games. This includes losses in New Jersey&#8217;s last three games. New Jersey has been trying to navigate the loss of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja03,hugheja02&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a> and is hoping for some good news. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> leads the Devils in assists (21) and points (26) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Knights are looking to keep the momentum going. Vegas should pick up the win.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"HrW0K8AaTnZQBeuPs5as0Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2249631754\" 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:'HrW0K8AaTnZQBeuPs5as0Q',sig:'kjcy-D-YrfcJZzzJZ0lcLaldShHUmHl6tOG0FNKTgqY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2249631754',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 Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Sabres 1-0 Jets<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> MSG Buffalo; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our next game of NHL predictions is a rematch of 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> game between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/26\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-buffalo-sabres-november-26th\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/03\/nhl-predictions-dec-3-winnipeg-jets-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Buffalo is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/luukkuk01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a> in this game. The Sabres are 6-4 in the last 10 games, but are coming off a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tage Thompson<\/a> is first on the club in goals with 12, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tuchal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Tuch<\/a> is tops in points with 25.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/comrier01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Comrie<\/a> is projected to get the start for Winnipeg, which is 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. The Jets have lost two consecutive games, including Monday&#8217;s 5-1 defeat in Western New York. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is first on the team in assists (20) and points (34). He&#8217;s also tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> for the most goals on Winnipeg, with 14.<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo did beat Winnipeg earlier in the week. However, the Sabres have struggled on the road this season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Jets win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"lFfLsXaYT7JAzUWbMWz1BQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2205771139\" 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:'lFfLsXaYT7JAzUWbMWz1BQ',sig:'Pac9qrlNdzX-39kfZ0o2YrfWN8VGuHqAkqv1-0RsVwA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2205771139',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Utah Mammoth vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Mammoth 2-0 Canucks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Utah16; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SN Pacific<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/03\/utah-mammoth-need-more-consistency-from-their-goaltenders\/\" target=\"_self\"> Utah Mammoth<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/12\/vancouver-canucks-goalie-out-two-to-three-weeks\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> for the first time this season. Utah is expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vejmeka01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a> in the crease for this game. The Mammoth have gone 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. However, Utah did get a victory in its last outing. Captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellecl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clayton Keller<\/a> leads the club in assists (16) and points (25).<\/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=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Lankinen<\/a> is the probable starter for the Canucks, who are 2-6-2 in the last 10 games. Vancouver has dropped its last three games entering this Western Conference matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sherwki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiefer Sherwood<\/a> is the team&#8217;s surprise leader in goals with 12.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are looking for consistency, but Utah should land the road win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Mammoth win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go back to our featured game for our favourite props. The over\/under for the Golden Knights versus the Devils is 5.5, 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\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Stone<\/a> to get a power-play point for Vegas. On the New Jersey side, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/meierti01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-05_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timo Meier<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content content-styled max-w-none\">\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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