{"id":483243,"date":"2026-02-04T09:12:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=483243"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:12:39","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-4-montreal-canadiens-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/04\/nhl-predictions-feb-4-montreal-canadiens-vs-winnipeg-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb 4 Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span><em>Last Word On Hockey<\/em><span>\u00a0look 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 Montreal Canadiens <\/span><span>taking on the Winnipeg Jets. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h2>Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Canadiens 1-0 Jets<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV:<span> ESPN+. Canada TV: RDS; Sportsnet<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time: 7<\/strong>\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32010\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with our featured game between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/01\/nhl-rumours-update-on-montreal-canadiens-goaltender-situation\/\" target=\"_self\"> Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-rumours-winnipeg-jets-defencemen-trade-bait\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Montreal is expected to give Sam <span>Montembeault the start in this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Habs are 5-3-2 in the previous 10 games but lost to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/31\/nhl-predictions-jan-31-minnesota-wild-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> in overtime on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/02\/prime-monday-night-hockey-montreal-canadiens-vs-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Monday Night Hockey on Prime<\/a> matchup. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> leads the team in assists (47) and points (65) so far for Montreal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the probable starter for Winnipeg, which is 4-3-3 in its last 10 games. However, the Jets are coming off a loss in their last time on ice. Winnipeg is trying to overturn a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on December 3. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> leads the team in goals (27), assists (40), and points (67) so far this campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hellebuyck is the type of goalie that can steal a game. However, Montreal has more firepower.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"w43bwPnWQGp-731tm1zHsQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2242254048\" 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:'w43bwPnWQGp-731tm1zHsQ',sig:'oiiErofXgiqQU0CllrtzSgVJAWBPWxtp8NAxDpv4FVo=',w:'594px',h:'398px',items:'2242254048',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-1 Panthers<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: HBO Max; TNT; TruTV<span>. Canada TV: TVA Sports<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time: 7<\/strong>\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions is an Atlantic Division battle between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/01\/nhl-predictions-boston-bruins-tampa-bay-lightning-stadium-series\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/19\/florida-panthers-lineup-gets-massive-boost\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the likely starter for the Bruins, who are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. However, Boston is coming off a shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning after blowing a 5-1 lead. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a> leads in assists (48) and points (70).<\/p>\n<p><span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=tarasda02,tarasda01&amp;search=Daniil+Tarasov&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniil Tarasov<\/a> is the expected starter for the Panthers, who are 4-6 in their previous 10 games. This includes four consecutive losses, which has put the two-time defending champions in serious trouble of missing the posteason. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a> leads the club in goals (27), assists (27), and points (54).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Panthers have some serious work to do in order to get back into the mix. However, doubt Florida at your own risk.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"yQwgUo73Q_BGJ7MrzLWBxw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2254186549\" 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:'yQwgUo73Q_BGJ7MrzLWBxw',sig:'r2t93SgPQ_YBEwk6iyEX2_mdY10rLkL2cFL_ujS-3J4=',w:'594px',h:'433px',items:'2254186549',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-2 Flames<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: ESPN+<span>. Canada TV: Sportsnet; SN360; TVA Sports<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time: 7<\/strong>\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our final game of NHL predictions is another installment of the Battle of Alberta between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-predictions-feb-3-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oiler<\/a>s and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/18\/calgary-flames-trade-defenceman-western-conference-powerhouse\/\" target=\"_self\"> Calgary Flames<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarrytr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tristan Jarry<\/a> is expected to get the start in this game for the Oilers, who are coming off a 5-2 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/31\/live-blog-leafs-vs-canucks-live-chat-jan-31\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> on Tuesday. However, Edmonton is 5-5 in its last 10 games entering this final meeting of the season with rival Calgary. Defenceman <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bouchev01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Bouchard<\/a> has 11 points in his previous 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolfdu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the probable starter for Calgary, which is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games. However, the Flames could take the season series with a win in this game. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> is first on the club in assists (27) and points (37) so far Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is coming off a loss to Toronto. However, the Oilers should bounce back in this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 5-2.<\/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 preferred props. The over\/under for the Habs versus the Jets is 5.5, 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\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> to get an anytime goal for Montreal. On the Winnipeg side of things, go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> to score a goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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