{"id":479636,"date":"2025-12-07T10:10:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T15:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479636"},"modified":"2025-12-07T14:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T19:46:16","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-7-st-louis-blues-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/07\/nhl-predictions-dec-7-st-louis-blues-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 7 St Louis Blues 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 Edmonton Oilers. 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=\"7XBJkCwwSoBFedMEE0GKaw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2205556040\" 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:'7XBJkCwwSoBFedMEE0GKaw',sig:'uCxY9wQghUetxc9BkdWasF2PNDFs4XUVb3mM22nxDE8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2205556040',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>New York Islanders vs Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Islanders 1-2 Panthers<\/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>\u00a0 Scripps Florida MSGSN; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31570\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/tampa-bay-predictions-islanders-nhl-saturday\/\" target=\"_self\"> New York Islanders<\/a> visiting the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/02\/nhl-predictions-december-2nd-toronto-maple-leafs-florida-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Florida Panthers.<\/a> New York is projected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rittida01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Rittich<\/a> in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Isles are 6-3-1 entering this matchup, and got a win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/28\/nhl-predictions-nov-28-colorado-avalanche-vs-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> in their last outing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/horvabo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bo Horvat<\/a> is first on the team in goals (17) and points (29).<\/p>\n<p>The defending champions are expected to go with Danil Tarasov in goal. Florida is 4-5-1 in the last 10 games, but did manage to stop a four-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> is leading the Panthers in goals (16), assists (15), and points (31) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders are coming into this game with plenty of confidence. However, the Panthers will get the home win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>St Louis Blues vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Blues 1-1 Canadiens<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Midwest; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN2; RDS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game and featured game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/senators-edition-saturday-nhl-predictions-st-louis-blues-at-ottawa\/\" target=\"_self\">St Louis Blues<\/a> battling the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-interest-canucks-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> The Blues are expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/binnijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Binnington<\/a> in goal for this game. St Louis is 4-3-3 in the last 10 games, but has won four of its last five games entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomaro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robert Thomas<\/a> is first on the team in assists (13) and points (17), but the Blues are near the bottom of the league in goals scored with 2.52 per game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/montesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Montembeault<\/a> will likely get the start after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dobesja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakub Dobes<\/a> got the victory in goal over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/maple-leafs-should-target-stanley-cup-champion\/\" target=\"_self\"> Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> on Saturday night. Montreal is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but that includes victories in five of the last seven games. The Habs are a top 10 team in goals scored, but also struggle to keep pucks out of the net. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> is topping the team in assists (23) and points (31).<\/p>\n<p>Montreal is coming off a win over its arch-rivals the night before. However, the Canadiens should get the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"J5j-Ll0BSchhgXDFrzCfcw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2249876064\" 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:'J5j-Ll0BSchhgXDFrzCfcw',sig:'ZdBVsHX5NDJTL9y-xr3D_4fPQe72kujEbwMG82rxpCQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2249876064',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Rangers<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Scripps Vegas; MSG; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/05\/nhl-predictions-dec-5-vegas-golden-knights-vs-new-jersey-devils\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> going for the season sweep over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/new-york-rangers-star-defenceman-injury-team-plan-analysis\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a>. Vegas is expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> in goal for this game. The Golden Knights are 5-2-3 in the last 10 games, but did get wins in their last three games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a> is first on the team in assists (23) and points (34) for the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/q\/quickjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Quick<\/a> might be in goal for the Rangers in his first start coming back from injury. He was activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will get the call after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> started in a loss to the Avalanche. The Blueshirts are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but did win five of those in the last seven games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/panarar01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artemi Panarin<\/a> is first in assists (21) and points (31), and tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zibanmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mika Zibanejad<\/a> for the team&#8217;s lead in goals with 10.<\/p>\n<p>The Rangers are coming off a loss on Saturday afternoon against the Avs. Vegas should get the win at MSG.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Golden Knights win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Blues versus the Canadiens is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> to score an anytime goal for Montreal. On the St Louis side, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kyroujo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Kyrou<\/a> to get at least a point in this game.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. 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