{"id":479977,"date":"2025-12-13T10:20:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479977"},"modified":"2025-12-13T10:20:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:20:02","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-13-florida-panthers-vs-dallas-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/13\/nhl-predictions-dec-13-florida-panthers-vs-dallas-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 13 Florida Panthers vs Dallas Stars"},"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 Florida Panthers taking on the Dallas Stars. 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=\"a4nfQWinRwFlQHGLobv8jQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241283689\" 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:'a4nfQWinRwFlQHGLobv8jQ',sig:'tsHY01Mu_Cz1_Mfw-aWFSHnsclisbrfhRgJuCsbqkcs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241283689',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 Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 1-0 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> Fan Duel Sports South; NBC Sports Philadelphia; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31616\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with 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> versus the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/11\/nhl-predictions-dec-11-vegas-golden-knights-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kochepy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pyotr Kochetkov<\/a> is expected to get the start for Carolina. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Hurricanes are 6-4 in the last 10 games, including victories in the last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarvise01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Jarvis<\/a> leads the team in goals, while <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=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> is first on the team in points with 26.<\/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=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> is projected to get the start for the Flyers, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. However, Philadelphia has dropped three of its previous five games. Despite the recent setbacks, the Flyers seem to be doing well in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tocchri01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Tocchet<\/a>&#8216;s first season behind the bench. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zegratr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Zegras<\/a> is off to a fantastic start in Philadelphia with 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are doing well so far this season, but Carolina should get the win on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage-->&#8216;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"kcr2Lc9YQbRMThUQ-hh3Bw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2248713594\" 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:'kcr2Lc9YQbRMThUQ-hh3Bw',sig:'WrRZbqaUT6524ghFODPwZyv5OfO0I1X39A8PcUGkZKw=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2248713594',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Capitals 1-0 Jets<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Canada TV: Sportsnet West;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/05\/nhl-predictions-december-5th-washington-capitals-vs-anaheim-ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> going for the season sweep over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/01\/prime-monday-night-hockey-winnipeg-jets-vs-buffalo-sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is the likely starter for Washington, which is 7-1-2 in the last 10 games. The Capitals&#8217; last two defeats have been in shootouts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ovechal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> continues to defy Father Time with 14 goals and 16 assists for 30 points.<\/p>\n<p>Winnipeg has been struggling over the last 10 games, posting a 2-7-1 record. However, the Jets might be getting some good news with the return of Hart Trophy winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> drawing closer. Winnipeg head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/arniesc01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Arniel<\/a> said Hellebuyck could play against Washington. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_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=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> are tied for the club&#8217;s lead in points with 38 so far.<\/p>\n<p>The Capitals have been playing well, but the Jets will get a jolt if Hellebuyck does play.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Jets win 3-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Florida Panthers vs Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Panthers 1-0 Stars<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Scripps Florida; Victory+; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our final and featured 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> looking to get the second win of the season over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/09\/nhl-predictions-dec-9-dallas-stars-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the probable starter for Florida, which is 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. However, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions had won three straight against losing to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/28\/nhl-predictions-nov-28-colorado-avalanche-vs-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> is first in goals (16), points (15), and assists (31) for the Cats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the expected starter for the Stars, who are 8-1-1 in the previous 10 games. The Stars had taken their last four games before losing to the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/13\/nhl-predictions-senators-saturday-edition-ottawa-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\"> Minnesota Wild<\/a> in their last outing. Dallas is top 10 in goals scored, goals against, power play, penalty kill, and faceoff winning percentage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is first in assists (29) and points (42) so far with the Stars.<\/p>\n<p>Florida got the win in the first meeting, but Dallas should get this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 4-3.<\/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 stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Panthers versus the Stars 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\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a> to get a goal for Florida. On the Dallas side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnswy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wyatt Johnston<\/a> to get a power-play point.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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