Welcome back to 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. Our featured game of this edition is the Florida Panthers taking on the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins
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Head-to-Head: Jets 0-1 Bruins
How to Watch: US TV: NESN; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN3
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up this set of NHL predictions with the Winnipeg Jets trying to avoid the season sweep against the Boston Bruins. Connor Hellebuyck is the projected starter for Winnipeg but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Jets are 5-2-3 in their previous 10 games but lost to the Nashville Predators last time out. Kyle Connor comes into this game with seven points, including three goals in his last 10 games.
Fellow Team USA goalie Jeremy Swayman is the expected starter for the Bruins, who are 4-3-3 in their last 10 games. Boston has dropped three of its last four games and sit tied with the Detroit Red Wings for the top wild card spot in a tightly contested race. David Pastrnak also has three goals and seven points in his last 10 games.
Winnipeg has been playing better since the Olympic break. However, Boston is in need of points to fend off the trailing pack.
Prediction: Bruins win 4-2.