{"id":479989,"date":"2025-12-14T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=479989"},"modified":"2025-12-13T22:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T03:57:50","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-14-edmonton-oilers-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/14\/nhl-predictions-dec-14-edmonton-oilers-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 14 Edmonton Oilers 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 Edmonton Oilers taking on the Montreal Canadiens. 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=\"x6a946FpQNhs6zI3OJw8AA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2206767251\" 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:'x6a946FpQNhs6zI3OJw8AA',sig:'WtSAfI_skC8-f6wBlMMf7yOEoWtjPwjMXE0ELuxYPy8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2206767251',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Canucks 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> MSGSN; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31623\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-interest-canucks-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/13\/nhl-predictions-december-13th-anaheim-ducks-vs-new-jersey-devils\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> in an afternoon matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lankike01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Lankinen<\/a> is the projected starter for the Canucks, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Vancouver is 2-7-1 in its previous 10 games, and it looks like they are retooling. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=petteel01,petteel02&amp;search=Elias+Pettersson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elias Pettersson<\/a> (the forward) leads the club in assists (14) and points (22).<\/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=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> is the expected starter for New Jersey, which is 4-6 in the last 10 games. However, the Devils did beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/25\/anaheim-ducks-quarter-season-analysis-shows-a-team-ahead-of-schedule\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> on Saturday afternoon. This game would have been the Hughes Family Reunion, but Vancouver dealt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hughequ01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinn Hughes<\/a> to the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/13\/nhl-predictions-senators-saturday-edition-ottawa-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\"> Minnesota Wild<\/a>. Jesper Bratt is first on the team in assists (22) and points (28).<\/p>\n<p>The Devils might be coming off a Saturday afternoon game. However, the Canucks are really struggling.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Devils win 5-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mTqhRpwoSSZtWdii-CkIUg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2203128258\" 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:'mTqhRpwoSSZtWdii-CkIUg',sig:'35hjL7QLeiVkPGOib8vDk_EMwK7jVAoxSZTpi9DYIZc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2203128258',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Bruins 1-1 Wild<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports North; NESN; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the first meeting of the season between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/19\/boston-bruins-lose-another-defenceman-due-to-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> and the Wild. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the likely starter for Boston, which is 7-3 in its previous 10 games. However, the Bruins have won four consecutive games entering this matchup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> leads the team in assists (23) and points (36) so far for Boston.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the probable starter for the Wild, who are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. Minnesota is coming off a 3-2 victory on Saturday afternoon over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/ottawa-senators-injury-news-key-centre-to-ir\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a>. The Wild are going all-in after dealing for Hughes on Friday. who will <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/nhl\/article\/report-quinn-hughes-to-make-wild-debut-vs-bruins-on-sunday\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make his team debut<\/a> on Sunday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/boldyma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Boldy<\/a> leads the team in assists (18) and points (36) before the Christmas holiday.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll see how the Wild will adapt to life with Hughes on the back end. However, the Bruins aren&#8217;t a pushover.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Wild win 3-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-0 Canadiens<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet West; TSN2; RDS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 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\/12\/the-edmonton-oilers-finally-make-a-major-move-in-net\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> going for the season sweep of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/11\/montreal-canadiens-add-reinforcements-from-laval\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> Edmonton is coming off an impressive 6-3 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/13\/toronto-maple-leafs-defenceman-dodges-bullet\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> on Saturday night in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarrytr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tristan Jarry<\/a>&#8216;s debut with the team. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pickaca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Pickard<\/a> will likely get the start for the Oilers, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. However, Edmonton has taken four of its last five games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is just one point away from hitting the 1,000-point mark.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dobesja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakub Dobes<\/a> is the probable starter after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fowleja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Fowler<\/a> played in the 5-4 overtime loss to 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> on Saturday night. The Canadiens are 6-4 in the last 10 games, but have dropped three of the last five before this game. Both teams have struggled to keep the puck out of the net in the first few months of the campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> is first in goals for Montreal with 17.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are coming off differing results on Saturday night. However, the Habs get the victory at home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 5-4.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with our prop bets of the night. We&#8217;ll stay with our last game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Oilers versus the Canadiens is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, we think Draisaitl eclipses the 1,000-point plateau for Edmonton. As for Montreal, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-12-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> to get a power-play point.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Perry Nelson-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+. 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 Edmonton Oilers taking on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":476486,"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":[4524,23,4547,7,4548],"tags":[6081,6017,6012,6016,6079,6014],"class_list":["post-479989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-oilers","category-hockey","category-canadiens","category-nhl","tag-boston-bruins-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions","tag-minnesota-wild-predictions","tag-montreal-canadiens-predictions","tag-new-jersey-devils-predictions","tag-vancouver-canucks-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479989","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=479989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":479992,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479989\/revisions\/479992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/476486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=479989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=479989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=479989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}