{"id":481853,"date":"2026-01-13T07:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=481853"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:46:32","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-13-featuring-detroit-red-wings-vs-boston-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/13\/nhl-predictions-jan-13-featuring-detroit-red-wings-vs-boston-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 13 Featuring Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins"},"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. Our featured game of this edition is the Detroit Red Wings taking on the Boston Bruins. 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>Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"qdQy8uHfTa5zmZWXi3-UoA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2245401715\" 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:'qdQy8uHfTa5zmZWXi3-UoA',sig:'hLycyiouzDWlTLByzoTMIzdt_1zFBVPO67vho-xLObI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2245401715',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Flames 1-0 Blue Jackets<\/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 Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SNW<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with a matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/10\/nhl-predictions-calgary-flames-pittsburgh-penguins-saturday-afternoon\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/11\/nhl-predictions-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-utah-mammoth\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/a> <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> is expected to get the start in goal for the Flames. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Calgary is coming into this game with a 5-5 record in its previous 10 games but are coming off a victory on Saturday against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/12\/pittsburgh-penguins-contract-news-depth-forward-signs-three-years\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/a> <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> leads the Flames in assists (24) and points (32).<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/greavje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jet Greaves<\/a> is the projected starter for a Blue Jackets team that&#8217;s 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. However,<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/12\/blue-jackets-make-multiple-changes-to-coaching-staff\/\" target=\"_self\"> the biggest news<\/a> is that Columbus will have a new bench boss in <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bowneri01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Bowness<\/a>, who replaces <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/evasode01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dean Evason<\/a> behind the bench. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marchki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Marchenko<\/a> is first on the club in assists (21) and points (37).<\/p>\n<p>One wonders if the Blue Jackets will benefit from the &#8220;new coach bounce.&#8221; However, the Flames look a bit more stable in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Flames win 3-2.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arena-poll-widget\" data-site-slug=\"lwos\"><\/div>\n<p><a id=\"al-8UKS8Te5_cn2Extbn6Q\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2247926238\" 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:'al-8UKS8Te5_cn2Extbn6Q',sig:'taoyMYP30lzMXVc7UMv9-EnuhKRNf1fpOXQg_BgP0No=',w:'594px',h:'424px',items:'2247926238',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Canadiens 0-1 Capitals<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN2; RDS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/gamecenter\/mtl-vs-wsh\/2026\/01\/13\/2025020727\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our second game<\/a> of NHL predictions is a rematch of last season&#8217;s first-round series between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/07\/nhl-predictions-jan-7-calgary-flames-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-jan-9-washington-capitals-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals.<\/a> Montreal will go with Samuel Montembeault after <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dobesja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakub Dobes<\/a> started against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/12\/vancouver-canucks-top-goal-scorer-sidelined-with-day-to-day-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/12\/prime-monday-night-hockey-vancouver-canucks-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Monday Night Hockey on Prime<\/a> matchup. Montreal are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> leads the team in goals this year with 21, while Nick Suzuki is the team leader in points with 50.<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is the likely starter for Washington, which is 4-5-1 in its last games. The Capitals have struggled to find consistency in their recent run of games. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsoto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Wilson<\/a> has the team&#8217;s lead in goals (22) and points (42) for Washington. The Caps did get an 8-4 victory over the Habs earlier in the season.<\/p>\n<p>Montreal will be coming off a game against Vancouver on Monday night, so Washington should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Bruins<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> NESN; TNT; TruTV; HBO Max<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 7:30 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\/2026\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-january-8th-vancouver-canucks-at-detroit-red-wings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/10\/nhl-predictions-january-9th-new-york-rangers-vs-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\"> Boston Bruins<\/a> meeting for the third time this season. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> is the probable starter for the Red Wings, who are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. This includes three straight victories entering this Atlantic Division battle. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raymolu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lucas Raymond<\/a> leads the team in assists (35) and points (49) so far this season.<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the projected starter for the Bruins, who are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. This also includes victories in Boston&#8217;s last three games. The Bruins have been finding different ways to win with offensive explosions in one game and winning a slugfest in the other. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> leads the way in assists (36) and points (55) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are on a hot streak entering this matchup. However, Detroit picks up the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Red Wings 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 stick with our featured game for our favourite props. The over\/under for the Red Wings versus the Bruins is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, take <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> to get a power-play point for Detroit. On the Boston side of things, go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/geekimo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Geekie<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Lon Horwedel-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? 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