{"id":479786,"date":"2025-12-11T09:42:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479786"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:42:31","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-11-vegas-golden-knights-vs-philadelphia-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/11\/nhl-predictions-dec-11-vegas-golden-knights-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 11 Vegas Golden Knights vs Philadelphia Flyers"},"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 taking on the Philadelphia Flyers. 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>\u00a0Vegas Golden Knights vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Golden Knights 2-0 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>US TV:<\/strong> ESPN; Scripps Vegas; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/gamecenter\/phi-vs-vgk\/2025\/12\/11\/2025020483\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open with NHL predictions<\/a>, featuring 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> versus the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/04\/nhl-rumours-extension-for-philadelphia-flyers-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. This game could see former Flyers netminder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Hart<\/a> get the start in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Vegas is coming into this game with a 5-2-3 record in its last 10 games. However, the Golden Knights have taken four of their previous five games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a> leads the way in assists (26) and points (38) so far this campaign.<\/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=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> is the projected start for the Flyers, who are 7-3 in the last 10 games. Philadelphia seems to be adjusting to life under new head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tocchri01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Tocchet<\/a>. The Flyers have been stingy on the defensive end, with the fifth-least shots allowed and 10th in goals allowed so far this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zegratr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Zegras<\/a> is first in goals (19), assists (17), and points (27) on the Flyers this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers have been playing better, but the Golden Knights will get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"duVaJ315R6hWuO5Wry0ZXA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2245732088\" 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:'duVaJ315R6hWuO5Wry0ZXA',sig:'Jz9vdiCy9DGqhf39LCDFvXYR2CVoQ5K6unVlLqSscsw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2245732088',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 0-1 Capitals<\/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 South; Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions is a Metropolitan Division matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/04\/nhl-predictions-december-4th-toronto-maple-leafs-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/05\/nhl-predictions-december-5th-washington-capitals-vs-anaheim-ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals.<\/a> Carolina is expected to give the start to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> in goal for this game. The Canes come into this game with a 5-4-1 record in the previous 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarvise01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Jarvis<\/a> leads the team in goals with 17, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ahose01,ahose02&amp;search=Sebastian+Aho&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> is tops in assists (17) and points (26).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is the probable starter in goal for Washington, which is 8-1-1 in the previous 10 games. The Capitals have taken seven of their last eight games prior to this divisional matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsoto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Wilson<\/a> is first in goals (17) and points (32) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>These rivalry games are always tough to gauge. However, Washington has plenty of momentum heading into this game.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"6XWBifSgTwpPUZEf-7NRjg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2247458907\" 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:'6XWBifSgTwpPUZEf-7NRjg',sig:'UlYptV0y4IWD7krZ8cFVM_BumnKxoMkEy2XOwWfZWNk=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'2247458907',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Lightning 1-1 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><strong>US TV:<\/strong> The Spot; MSG; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/08\/prime-monday-night-hockey-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/15\/new-jersey-devils-star-centre-will-miss-time\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> looking to get the season series win. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=johanjo03,johanjo02&amp;search=Jonas+Johansson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonas Johansson<\/a> is projected to get the start for the Lightning, who are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Tampa Bay had dropped its last four games, but managed a win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/09\/analyzing-the-montreal-canadiens-lack-of-depth\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> in its last game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kucheni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is first on the club in assists (23) and points (36).<\/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=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is expected to get the start in goal for the Devils, who are 4-6 in the last 10 games. However, New Jersey did earn a victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/11\/nhl-predictions-senators-edition-ottawa-at-columbus-blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> in its last outing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hischni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nico Hischier<\/a> is first on the club in points with 26, but Tim Meier leads in goals with 11.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay is doing what it can without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vasilan02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a>, but it should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Lightning win 3-2.<\/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 Flyers 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\/d\/dorofpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pavel Dorofeyev<\/a><span class=\"font10\"> to get an anytime goal for Vegas. On the Philadelphia side of things, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> to register at least one assist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Stephen R. Sylvanie-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. For this edition, we will look at the Vegas Golden Knights taking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":479793,"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":[4524,4547,4548,16,807],"tags":[6010,6079,6082,6391,6019,6239],"class_list":["post-479786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-flyers","category-vegas-golden-knights","tag-carolina-hurricanes-predictions","tag-new-jersey-devils-predictions","tag-philadelphia-flyers-predictions","tag-tampa-bay-lightning-predictions","tag-vegas-golden-knights-predictions","tag-washington-capitals-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479786","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=479786"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":479818,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479786\/revisions\/479818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/479793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=479786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=479786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=479786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}