{"id":479758,"date":"2025-12-10T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479758"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:00:07","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-10-detroit-red-wings-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/10\/nhl-predictions-dec-10-detroit-red-wings-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 10 Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames"},"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 Detroit Red Wings taking on the Calgary Flames. 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>Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Red Wings 2-0 Flames<\/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>US TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p>We open with NHL predictions, featuring the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/29\/nhl-predictions-nov-29-detroit-red-wings-vs-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> vs. the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/28\/calgary-flames-extend-front-office-team\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames.<\/a> Detroit is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> in goal, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Red Wings are 4-4-2 over their last 10 games but have won three of their last four entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> are both tied for the team&#8217;s lead in points with 32.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary is projected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> in goal for this game. The Flames are in seventh in the Pacific Division, but are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. Calgary has been a much-improved team in recent games, but it has plenty of work to do to get back into the postseason mix. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> is tops in assists (20) and points (26) for Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams have been better in recent games. However, the Flames should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Flames win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"DPTPXe-xQiRazKtHLMryAQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2207492348\" 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:'DPTPXe-xQiRazKtHLMryAQ',sig:'ODRS__9rQzM12d7Ak0vDqgM93SLLP0JdQqTf-83T4qc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2207492348',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Florida Panthers vs Utah Mammoth<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Panthers 2-0 Mammoth<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Utah16; Scripps Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TVA Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/02\/nhl-predictions-december-2nd-toronto-maple-leafs-florida-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Florida Panthers<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/08\/utah-mammoth-young-centre-out-indefinitely-due-to-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Utah Mammoth<\/a>. Florida is likely to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> in goal for this game. The Panthers are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> leads the club in goals (16), assists (15), and points (31).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vejmeka01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a> is the expected starter for Utah, which is 4-6 in the last 10 games. The Mammoth have been struggling, but will really feel the loss of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coolelo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Cooley<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellecl01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clayton Keller<\/a> is first on the team in assists (18) and points (280 so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Utah is really going to miss Cooley in the lineup, and Florida should take advantage of that.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"HcCgSkuMRyJnXINOqhYYRg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2210504117\" 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:'HcCgSkuMRyJnXINOqhYYRg',sig:'ihi--Rcl3IoJcV-42SZkZk-93vbaGbXjA9-nospvwk4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2210504117',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Kings 2-2 Kraken<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; HBO Max<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/gamecenter\/lak-vs-sea\/2025\/12\/10\/2025020479\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our last game<\/a> of NHL predictions is a Pacific Division matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/24\/prime-monday-night-hockey-ottawa-senators-vs-los-angeles-kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/04\/nhl-predictions-dec-4-seattle-kraken-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Kraken.<\/a> Los Angeles will likely go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> in the crease for this game. The Kings are 4-3-3 in the last 10 games heading into this divisional matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> is tops in assists (16) and points (26), but is tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a> for first in goals with 10.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/daccojo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joey Daccord<\/a> is the expected starter for the Kraken, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. However, Seattle has dropped six consecutive games entering this matchup. The Kraken have struggled to score goals, with only 2.48 goals per game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eberljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Eberle<\/a> is first on the team in goals (9) and points (17).<\/p>\n<p>Seattle&#8217;s goal-scoring struggles with been well-documented, and Los Angeles should record the road win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Kings 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 go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Red Wings versus the Flames 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\/d\/debrial01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex DeBrincat<\/a> to get an anytime goal for Detroit. On the Calgary side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coronma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-10_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Coronato<\/a> to get a goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images<\/em><\/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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