Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey 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. For this edition, we will look at the Los Angeles Kings taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

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NHL Predictions
Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens
2024-25 Season Series: Kings 2-0 Canadiens

How to Watch:

U.S TV: Fan Duel Sports West; ESPN+

Canada TV: TSN2; RDS

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Kings and Canadiens. Darcy Kuemper is the expected starter for the Kings. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Los Angeles has been playing well after starting the season with some injuries. The Kings are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games entering this matchup. Adrian Kempe leads the club in assists (11) and points (17).

Sam Montembeault is the projected starter for the Canadiens, who are also 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. Montreal has taken a step forward after getting one of the final Stanley Cup Playoff spots in the East. The Habs are fourth in goals scored at 3.8 per game. Team captain Nick Suzuki leads the way with 16 assists and 20 points so far this campaign.

This should be a good game, but the Canadiens pick up the victory at home.

Prediction: Canadiens win 4-3 in overtime,

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes
2024-25 Season Series: Capitals 2-2 Hurricanes

How to Watch:

U.S TV: Fan Duel Sports South; Monumantal Sports Network; ESPN+

Canada TV: Sportsnet

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our second game of NHL predictions has the Washington Capitals taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in a postseason rematch. Logan Thompson is the likely starter for the Capitals, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. This includes losses in Washington’s previous two games. Tom Wilson leads the team in goals (9) and points (16).

Carolina is expected to counter with Frederik Andersen in between the pipes for this game. The Hurricanes are winners of four consecutive games and are 6-4 in the last 10 games entering this rivalry matchup. Carolina scores at a rate of 3.87 goals per game. Seth Jarvis is first on the team in goals with 10, but Sebastian Aho leads in assists (10) and points (16).

This is usually a competitive rivalry. However, Carolina has all the momentum going into this game.

Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.

Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks
2024-25 Season Series: Jets 2-0 Canucks

How to Watch:

U.S TV: ESPN+

Canada TV: TSN3; Sportsnet Pacific

Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Winnipeg Jets visiting the Vancouver Canucks. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to draw the start for Winnipeg, which has lost its last three games in a row. The Jets are 5-5 in the last 10 games and looking for consistency. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor are tied for the team’s lead in goals with nine, but Scheifele is first in points with 21.

Thatcher Demko is the projected starter for the Canucks, who are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. Vancouver is also trying to find a rhythm in the early part of the season. Kiefer Sherwood is first on the team in goals with 10, while Conor Garland leads in points with 12.

Both teams are trying to figure things out as of late. However, Winnipeg skates away with the victory.

Prediction: Jets win 3-1.

Prop Bets of the Night

We round out this edition of NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Kings versus the Canadiens is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.

As for individual props, go with Kevin Fiala to score an anytime goal for the Kings. On the Canadiens side, take Cole Caufield to notch a power-play goal.

Main photo by: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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