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 Vegas Golden Knights 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.
NHL Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 0-1 Canadiens
How to Watch: US TV: Scripps Vegas; ESPN+ Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the featured matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens. Vegas is expected to give Adin Hill the start in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter in goal. The Golden Knights are 7-3 in their previous 10 games but are coming off a loss to the Ottawa Senators last time out. Jack Eichel is first in assists (42) and points (61) so far this campaign.
Jakub Dobes will be starter for the Canadiens, who are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. However, Montreal has dropped its last two games entering this matchup. The Habs did beat the Golden Knights, 4-1, on November 28 in the first meeting of the season. Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 29, including eight in Montreal’s previous 10 games.
The Habs have been solid at home. However, the Golden Knights pick up the win on the road.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.