{"id":484233,"date":"2026-03-01T09:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T14:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=484233"},"modified":"2026-03-01T09:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T14:51:29","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-1-florida-panthers-vs-new-york-islanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/01\/nhl-predictions-march-1-florida-panthers-vs-new-york-islanders\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 1 Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders"},"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 Florida Panthers taking on the New York Islanders<\/span><span>. Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<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>Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"fu008zoRTaZRyY_UHqXsWA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2245536264\" 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:'fu008zoRTaZRyY_UHqXsWA',sig:'yZy-8T_c7hUupw_64pedgLXe8wZB-kY8ZgJldYqysrE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2245536264',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: Jets 0-1 Sharks<\/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: NBC Sports California; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN3; TVA Sports.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32065\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-rumours-winnipeg-jets-defencemen-trade-bait\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/28\/nhl-rumours-san-jose-sharks-defence-trade-deadline-plans\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a>. Olympic gold medalist <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Jets, who are 4-3-3 in their last 10 games. However, Winnipeg is coming off a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/27\/nhl-predictions-february-27th-featuring-winnipeg-jets-anaheim-ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> in overtime. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> is first on the team in assists (43) and points (70).<\/p>\n<p><span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nedelal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> is the likely starter after <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/askarya01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yaroslav Askarov<\/a> started against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/27\/nhl-rumours-analyzing-potential-toronto-maple-leafs-and-oilers-make\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers.<\/a> However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. San Jose is 4-5-1 in its last 10 games, but did get a win over Edmonton on Saturday. Sophomore standout <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/celebma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macklin Celebrini<\/a> leads in goals (29), assists (53), and points (82).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>San Jose is rested and Winnipeg has been struggling. However, the Sharks should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sharks win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"2q6HEVaVTaZMdLLTrDcSrA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241112725\" 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:'2q6HEVaVTaZMdLLTrDcSrA',sig:'DUX7FOwbHj1RbV04P2nj_kGf3ZS9pXE562RIckOljnk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241112725',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>St Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Blues 0-1 Wild<\/h3>\n<h3>How to Watch:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: Fan Duel Sports Midwest; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin X; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/07\/nhl-rumours-offensive-blockbuster-players-st-louis-blues-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_self\">St Louis Blues<\/a> heading up north to take on the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/12\/nhl-rumours-what-a-quinn-hughes-deal-could-look-like-for-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\"> Minnesota Wild.<\/a> <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hoferjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Hofer<\/a> is the projected starter for the Blues, who are 2-7-1 in their last 10 games. St Louis is likely to be a seller at the upcoming trade deadline, and we may see some lineup changes. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/buchnpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pavel Buchnevich<\/a> is tops in assists (23) and points (36) for the Blues.<\/p>\n<p><span><a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the expected starter for the Wild, who are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. Minnesota had its recent seven-game winning streak stopped last time out in a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/01\/nhl-predictions-chicago-blackhawks-vs-utah-mammoth\/\" target=\"_self\">Utah Mammoth<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is first in assists (40) and points (73) for the Wild.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>St Louis is struggling and might try to collect assets. Minnesota should get back on track with the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Wild win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Panthers 1-0 Islanders<\/h3>\n<h3>How to Watch:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: ESPN; ESPN+. Canada TV: TVA Sports; Sportsnet.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our featured game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/26\/nhl-rumours-panthers-in-limbo-bobrovsky\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a> heading to the Metro area to play the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/26\/nhl-predictions-islanders-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a>. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the probable starter for the Panthers, who are 4-6 in their last 10 games. The back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions are in danger of missing out in the postseason. <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a> leads Florida in assists (29) and points (56).<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders are expected to give <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rittida01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Rittich<\/a> the start for this game. New York is on a four-game winning streak and has taken seven of its last 10 games. Mat Barzal is leading the way in assists (37) and points (54) for the Isles.<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders are playing well as of late. However, the Panthers are in desperation mode.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 3-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"OlhyJGrHTIVh13Krru1lxg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2257731005\" 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:'OlhyJGrHTIVh13Krru1lxg',sig:'9YR3sA8vYsUPNfyBcB7ak03_gXnqlE3eXlYg_9rA6mo=',w:'594px',h:'447px',items:'2257731005',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h2>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Flames 0-1 Ducks<\/h3>\n<h3>How to Watch:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>US TV: Victory+; ESPN+. Canada TV: SN West.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Ducks win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Best Bets<\/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 Flames versus the Ducks 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\/m\/marchbr03.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Marchand<\/a> to score for Florida. On the New York side of things, go with <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/horvabo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-01_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bo Horvat<\/a> to get a power-play point.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jasen Vinlove-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? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey\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 Florida Panthers taking on the New [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":464838,"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":[4524,6,4547,17,4548],"tags":[6255,6012,6084,6060,6061,6110],"class_list":["post-484233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-panthers","category-hockey","category-islanders","category-nhl","tag-florida-panthers-predictions","tag-minnesota-wild-predictions","tag-new-york-islanders-predictions","tag-san-jose-sharks-predictions","tag-st-louis-blues-predictions","tag-winnipeg-jets-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484233","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=484233"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":484234,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484233\/revisions\/484234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/464838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=484233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=484233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=484233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}