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 Colorado Avalanche 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
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-Head: Avalanche 1-0 Canadiens
How to Watch: US TV: Altitude. Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Montreal Canadiens. Colorado is expected to give Scott Wedgewood the start for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Avalanche are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games entering this matchup. Nathan MacKinnon leads the team in goals (38), assists (50), and points (88) so far for Colorado.
Jakub Dobes is the confirmed starter for the Canadiens, who are 5-4-1 in their previous 10 games. However, Montreal did score an overtime victory over the Vegas Golden Knights last time out. The Habs are looking to overturn a 7-2 loss to the Avalanche on November 29. Cole Caufield is continuing to use the USA Olympic snub as fuel, as he hit the 30-goal mark against Vegas.
Both teams are looking to go into the Olympic break with momentum. However, Colorado should get the win.
Prediction: Avalanche win 5-3.