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 Colorado Avalanche 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
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers
2024-25 Season Series: Islanders 0-4 Rangers
U.S. TV: MSG; MSGSN; ESPN+
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our opening game of NHL predictions is the Battle of New York between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers. The Islanders are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Ilya Sorokin is the confirmed starter for the Isles. Bo Horvat continues to be the team’s leader in goals (9) and points (16) so far this campaign.
Igor Shestrkin is the expected starter after Jonathan Quick got the call against the Detroit Red Wings. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Blueshirts have won four of their last five games entering this game. Artemi Panarin collected a goal and two assists in the 4-1 victory over Detroit.
The Rangers seem to be playing better lately, and both teams are coming off games on Friday. However, the hosts will finally break through at home.
Predictions: Rangers win 3-2.
Utah Mammoth vs Montreal Canadiens
2024-25 Season Series: Mammoth 1-1 Canadiens
How to Watch:
U.S. TV: Utah16; ESPN+
Canada TV: CityTV; SN East; TVA Sports
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We have a battle between the Utah Mammoth and the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Utah is expected to give Karel Vejmelka the start between the pipes. The Mammoth are 7-3 in the last 10 games, but are coming off a loss last time out. Nick Schmaltz and Logan Cooley are tied for first in goals with eight. However, Schmaltz is first in assists (10) and points (18).
Sam Montembeault is the projected goalie for the Canadiens, who are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. However, the Habs are 6-2-2 in their last games despite the two defeats. Nick Suzuki is leading the team in assists (16) and points (19), while Cole Caufield is tops in goals with 10.
Both teams are coming off defeats, but the Canadiens emerge victorious.
Predictions: Canadiens win 4-3.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers
2024-25 Season Series: Avalanche 1-2 Oilers
How to Watch:
U.S. TV: Altitude 2; KTVD; ESPN+
Canada TV: Sportsnet; CBC
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Avalanche taking on the Oilers. Mackenzie Blackwood is the probable starter for Colorado, which is 5-1-4 in the last 10 games. The Avs did win in their last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nathan MacKinnon is leading in goals (10) and points (20), while Cale Makar has 14 assists.
Stuart Skinner is the confirmed starter in goal for the Oilers, who have dropped the last two games. Edmonton is 4-3-3 in the last 10 games entering this matchup. The Oilers score an average of 3.07 goals per game, but also allow 3.07 goals per game. Connor McDavid leads the club in assists (17) and points (21), but Leon Draisaitl is tops in goals with 10.
Both teams have plenty of offensive firepower. However, Colorado gets the win.
Prediction: Avalanche win 5-4.
Prop Bets of the Night
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let’s stay with our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Avalanche and the Oilers is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.
As for individual props, go with Martin Necas to score a goal for Colorado. On the Edmonton side, take Evan Bouchard to get a power-play point.
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