{"id":481711,"date":"2026-01-11T08:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T13:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=481711"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:47:11","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-11-vegas-golden-knights-vs-san-jose-sharks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/11\/nhl-predictions-jan-11-vegas-golden-knights-vs-san-jose-sharks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 11 Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks"},"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 San Jose Sharks. 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>New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"1-tw9xBhT713lG5MF2OabA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2203988317\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" 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:'1-tw9xBhT713lG5MF2OabA',sig:'o91alnH_YpV4jfrD6XteToZtsXl5-P7nfkijJPSueDw=',w:'594px',h:'379px',items:'2203988317',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Devils 0-2 Jets<\/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> TSN3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with an afternoon matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-new-jersey-devils-pittsburgh-penguins\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-jan-8-edmonton-oilers-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. New Jersey is expected to go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> in this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Devils are struggling with a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 games, including three consecutive losses. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brattje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesper Bratt<\/a> leads the team in assists (24) and points (33) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the projected starter for the Jets, who stopped an 11-game losing streak by defeating the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/10\/nhl-predictions-jan-10-los-angeles-kings-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> on Friday night. However, the win is a temporary reprieve for a club that&#8217;s 1-6-3 in their previous 10 games. Winnipeg has gone from the best team in the league to being the worst this season. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> and <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> are tied for the team&#8217;s lead in points with 52.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are struggling in recent games. However, New Jersey gets the victory in this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><br \/>\n<a id=\"HGaav6fHTg5DrHot_62HNQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2192893923\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" 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:'HGaav6fHTg5DrHot_62HNQ',sig:'wXvzDBNcI4rIk4NL5El5fPxsa7tLtalFzy3Rpr4vlAk=',w:'594px',h:'459px',items:'2192893923',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 Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Capitals 2-0 Predators<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Monumental Sports Network; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SN 360<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions is the first meeting of the season for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-jan-9-washington-capitals-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-jan-8-new-york-islanders-vs-nashville-predators\/\" target=\"_self\"> Nashville Predators<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is expected to get the start in the crease for Washington, which is 4-4-2 in its last 10 games. However, the Caps did beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/07\/nhl-predictions-january-7-st-louis-blues-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> on Friday night. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsoto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Wilson<\/a> leads the team in goals (22) and points (42) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>Nashville is projected to go with <span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/annunju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justus Annunen<\/a> in goal for this game. The Predators are 6-4 in their previous 10 games but did lose to the Blackhawks on Saturday night. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stamkst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steven Stamkos<\/a> leads the team in goals, but <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oreilry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan O&#8217;Reilly<\/a> is first on the team in points with 37.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Predators have been playing better. However, the Capitals should get the road win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 3-0 Sharks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Scripps Vegas; NBC Sports California; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; TVA Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We wrap this edition of NHL predictions with a featured matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/10\/nhl-predictions-january-10th-st-louis-blues-vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/04\/san-jose-sharks-contract-extension-forward-news-three-years\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks.<\/a> Vegas is expected to go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lindbca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carl Lindbom<\/a> in goal after <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> played on Saturday night. The Golden Knights are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games but have taken the last three games entering this Pacific Division matchup. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a> and <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marnemi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Marner<\/a> are for the team lead in points with 46.<\/p>\n<p>San Jose is likely to turn <span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/askarya01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaroslav Askarov<\/a> after the Sharks started <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nedelal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> in the comeback victory over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/06\/nhl-predictions-jan-6-dallas-stars-vs-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\"> Dallas Stars<\/a>. The Sharks are 6-4 in their last 10 games, including three consecutive games. San Jose has really took a step forward this season and are in the mix for a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/celebma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macklin Celebrini<\/a> is making his care for the Hart Trophy with 24 goals and 46 assists for 70 points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Both teams are coming off victories on Saturday night. However, the Sharks finally get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sharks win 5-3.<\/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 stick with our featured game for our favourite props. The over\/under for the Sharks versus the Golden Knights is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with Marner to get a power-play point for Vegas. On the San Jose side of things, take <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toffoty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-11_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Toffoli<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Eakin Howard-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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