{"id":62208,"date":"2019-11-25T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=62208"},"modified":"2019-11-25T10:14:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T15:14:02","slug":"nhl-predictions-november-25-including-sabres-vs-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/11\/25\/nhl-predictions-november-25-including-sabres-vs-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: November 25 Early Games – Including Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey will break down every game and give our NHL Predictions<\/a> for who will win. This will also include a featured game that should be must-watch hockey. These are the early games in our NHL Predictions for November 25. Today\u2019s featured game is the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> vs. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>. The late NHL Predictions can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Senators 0-0 Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n

The Ottawa Senators<\/a> have been on a roll with three straight wins and four in their last five. Ottawa beat the New York Rangers<\/a> 4-1 on Friday, including a goal and an assist from Anthony Duclair<\/a>.<\/strong> The Senators average 2.83 goals a game and give up 3.04 per contest. Ottawa’s power play is at the bottom of the league at 10 percent and the penalty kill is tied for 13th a 82.6 percent.<\/p>\n

Jean-Gabriel Pageau<\/a> <\/strong>is the Senators’ leading scorer, with 13 goals and six assists. Anders Nilsson<\/a><\/strong> has taken the reins in net with a 7-4-1 record, 2.63 goals-against average and .928 save percentage.<\/p>\n

The Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> have won three of their last four but lost 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets<\/a> on Saturday. Oliver Bjorkstrand<\/a> <\/strong>notched two assists in the game for Blue Jackets. Columbus is near the bottom of the league with 2.64 goals a game and gives up 3.27 a contest. The Blue Jackets’ power play is 12th with a 20.3 percent success rate and 20th in the penalty kill with a 79.7% kill rate.<\/p>\n

Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a><\/strong> leads in goals (10) and points (17). Joonas Korpisalo<\/a><\/strong> is the Jackets’ top goalie with a 9-7-1 record, 3.04 GAA and .897 save percentage.<\/p>\n

Ottawa has a lot of holes on defence but could get Nikita Zaitsev<\/a><\/strong> back. Columbus might be able to take advantage of the thin Senators’ defence.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Columbus wins 3-1.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Sabres 0-2 Lightning<\/h3>\n

Buffalo started off its Sunshine State wing with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers<\/a>. Zemgus Girgensons<\/a><\/strong> scored twice and Jack Eichel<\/a> <\/strong>tallied a goal and two assists. The Sabres scored 2.77 goals a game and give up 2.95 a contest. Buffalo’s power play is in the top 10 with a 20.8 conversion rate and the penalty kill is 26th at 73.5 percent.<\/p>\n

Eichel leads in all offensive categories such as goals (13), assists (13) and points (26). Carter Hutton<\/a> <\/strong>and Linus Ullmark<\/a><\/strong> are sharing the time in net, but Hutton should start on due to back-to-back nights.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay swept both games against Buffalo in Stockholm this season and have won two straight. The Lightning may be without<\/a> Steven Stamkos<\/a> <\/strong>and Nikita Kucherov<\/a><\/strong> due to injury. Tampa tops the league in goals with 3.70 per game and gives up 3.30 per game. The Lightning’s power play is a deadly 32.8 percent and the penalty kill is 80 percent.<\/p>\n

Victor Hedman<\/a><\/strong> leads the team in assists as Stamkos and Kucherov may both be out. Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a><\/strong> is 8-6 and has a 2.88 GAA and .908 save percentage.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay is missing some firepower, but Buffalo is coming off a game in Sunrise, Fla. The Lightning should keep it going here.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 4-3.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Wild 0-0 Rangers<\/h3>\n

The Minnesota Wild<\/a> lost 5-4 in overtime to the Boston Bruins<\/a> on Saturday. Minnesota blew a two-goal lead in the third period. The Wild average 2.78 goals a game, but give up 3.35 a contest. Minnesota’s power play is middle of the pack at 18.8 and their penalty kill is tied for 13th at 82.6 percent.<\/p>\n

Jason Zucker<\/a> <\/strong>leads in goals with eight while Eric Staal<\/a> <\/strong>leads in points. Alex Stalock<\/a> <\/strong>is taking most of the starts while Devan Dubnyk<\/a><\/strong> is on injured reserve.<\/p>\n

The New York Rangers<\/a> experienced a wild 6-5 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> on Saturday. New York was down 4-1 before rallying thanks to Brendan Lemieux<\/a>‘s<\/strong> two goals. The Rangers are near the top of the league with 3.38 goals a game, but give up an alarming 3.57 goals a game. New York’s power-play converts at 20.5 percent and the penalty kill is struggling at 73.5 percent.<\/p>\n

Artemi Panarin<\/a><\/strong> has set the team ablaze with 12 goals and 15 assists for the Blueshirts.<\/p>\n

New York will want a fast-paced game to take advantage of Stalock and the Wild. Rangers will win if they dictate the pace.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Rangers win 4-3.<\/p>\n

Calgary Flames vs. Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Flames 0-0 Penguins<\/h3>\n

The Calgary Flames<\/a> got a much-needed win with a 3-2 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> <\/strong>got the shootout-winner for a Flames team struggling to score. Calgary only scores 2.38 goals a game and allows 3.08 a game. The power-play has been bad with a 15.5 percent conversion rate and the penalty kill is 85.6 percent successful.<\/p>\n

Tkachuk leads the team in scoring with 10 goals and 10 assists while David Rittich<\/a> <\/strong>has a 10-7-3 record with a 2.80 GAA and .911 save percentage.<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> are treading water without Sidney Crosby<\/a> <\/strong>as they beat the New Jersey Devils,<\/a> 4-1, on Friday. Pittsburgh scores 3.35 goals a game and surrenders 2.61 a game. The Pens’ power play has been lethargic with a 15.4 conversion rate, but better on the penalty kill at 86.7 percent.<\/p>\n

Jake Guentzel<\/a> <\/strong>has filled in for Crosby with 11 goals and 20 points. Matt Murray<\/a><\/strong> is 9-4-4 with 2.60 GAA and .907 save percentage.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh should stay on track despite the loss of Crosby with a solid home record.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Penguins win 5-2.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canucks 1-0 Flyers<\/h3>\n

The Vancouver Canucks<\/a> got a big 2-1 shootout win over the Washington Capitals<\/a> on Saturday. Jacob Markstrom<\/a><\/strong> made 32 saves<\/a> and Elias Pettersson<\/a><\/strong> scored for Vancouver. The Canucks notch 3.13 goals a game and give up 2.83. Vancouver has one of the better power plays with a 26.7 success rate and kill 83.5 percent of penalties.<\/p>\n

Petterson leads the Canucks in goals, assists and points while Markstrom and Thatcher Demko<\/a> <\/strong>have formed a solid pairing.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia has lost four of its last five games and lost to Vancouver 3-2 in a shootout on Oct. 12. The Flyers score 2.91 goals a game and allow 2.87 per game. Philadelphia’s power play is middle of the pack at 20.0 percent and the penalty kill is at 85.3 percent.<\/p>\n

Travis Konecny<\/a> <\/strong>leads in assists (15) and points (23) while Carter Hart<\/a><\/strong> is 6-5-3 with a 2.65 goals-against average and .898 save percentage.<\/p>\n

Vancouver is coming off a big win and its offence seems a bit more productive.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canucks win 3-2.<\/p>\n

\"\"TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Braydon Coburn<\/a> #55 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Zemgus Girgensons<\/a> #28 of the Buffalo Sabres fight for the puck during a game at Amalie Arena on February 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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