{"id":430804,"date":"2026-01-27T15:44:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/430804\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:44:29","slug":"featuring-the-montreal-canadiens-vs-vegas-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/430804\/","title":{"rendered":"Featuring the Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nVegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens<br \/>\nHead-to-Head: Golden Knights 0-1 Canadiens<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Watch<\/a>: US TV: Scripps Vegas; ESPN+ Canada TV: TSN2; RDS<\/p>\n<p>Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the featured matchup between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/25\/nhl-predictions-sunday-edition-vegas-golden-knights-at-ottawa-senators\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/20\/montreal-canadiens-forward-lower-body-injury\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> Vegas is expected to give <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-26_hr\">Adin Hill<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/26\/nhl-and-ottawa-senators-rumours-and-the-2026-trade-deadline-strategy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> last time out. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-26_hr\">Jack Eichel<\/a> is first in assists (42) and points (61) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dobesja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-26_hr\">Jakub Dobes<\/a> 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. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-26_hr\">Cole Caufield<\/a> leads the team in goals with 29, including eight in Montreal\u2019s previous 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>The Habs have been solid at home. However, the Golden Knights pick up the win on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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