{"id":63688,"date":"2019-12-13T09:15:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T14:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=63688"},"modified":"2019-12-13T09:54:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T14:54:22","slug":"nhl-predictions-december-13th-including-the-vegas-golden-knights-and-dallas-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/12\/13\/nhl-predictions-december-13th-including-the-vegas-golden-knights-and-dallas-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: December 13th Including the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are today\u2019s NHL Game Day Predictions. Daily, Last Word on Hockey brings you a prediction and analysis of every game on the schedule. This will also feature a significant game on the schedule that is must-watch hockey. Today\u2019s featured game is the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> vs the Dallas Stars<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

December 13th NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

NHL Predictions <\/span><\/h3>\n

Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars<\/span><\/h3>\n

Head to Head: Golden Knights 0-1 Stars<\/span><\/h4>\n

The third full season of NHL hockey for the Vegas Golden Knights is filled with success. Originally a band of misfits, they have proven the doubters wrong with two playoff trips over the last two seasons. So far this year, they sit right on the edge of a playoff spot, holding the second wild card slot in the west. This team has plenty of scorers, with William Karlsson<\/a><\/strong>, Max Pacioretty<\/a><\/strong>, Reilly Smith<\/a><\/strong>, and Mark Stone<\/a><\/strong> heading up the offence. And with superstar netminder Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a><\/strong> continuing to stand on his head every night, this team should be primed for another win.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dallas Stars recently fired Jim Montgomery<\/a><\/strong> and are now under the guidance of Rick Bowness<\/a><\/strong>. He was able to secure his first win as the bench boss against the New Jersey Devils<\/a>. One of the hottest teams in the NHL as of late, they will put up a fight against the Golden Knights this week. With Ben Bishop<\/a><\/strong> picking up right where he left off last season, this team is in good shape to make a run to the playoffs. That means playing solid hockey now and continuing that for the rest of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights win 2-1<\/span><\/p>\n

New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche <\/span><\/h3>\n

Head to Head: Devils 0-0 Avalanche<\/span><\/h4>\n

The New Jersey Devils have been one of the largest disappointments this season. The additions of P.K. Subban<\/a><\/strong> and Jack Hughes<\/a><\/strong> were supposed to boost this team up from the bottom of the standings. That has not happened yet. Much of it comes down to goaltending. Cory Schneider<\/a><\/strong> has been so much of a shell of his former self, he was demoted to the AHL. Mackenzie Blackwood<\/strong>\u00a0has not been much better, averaging three goals against this season, and Louis Domingue<\/a><\/strong> is over four goals against in five appearances. The Devils need goaltending to improve their situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Colorado Avalanche<\/a> have been dominating the league and they have been doing it without their stars. Both Mikko Rantanen<\/a><\/strong> and Gabriel Landeskog<\/a><\/strong> have missed significant time this year with injuries. Cale Makar<\/a><\/strong> has wildly impressed, averaging just under a point per game and is a Calder Trophy favorite. Unfortunately for Avs fans, he just hit the injury list. But fear not, this train is rolling strong and shows no signs of slowing down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 5-1<\/span><\/p>\n

That does it for today\u2019s NHL predictions. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another slate of games.<\/span><\/p>\n

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