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 Los Angeles Kings 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
Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks
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Head-to-Head: Stars 2-0 Sharks
US TV: Victory+; NBC Sports California; ESPN+
Time: 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the Dallas Stars going for the season sweep against the San Jose Sharks. Dallas is expected to turn to Jake Oettinger in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Stars are 4-3-3 in their previous 10 games, including stopping a six-game losing streak against the Washington Capitals. Jason Robertson leads the club in goals so far this campaign with 25 for Dallas.
Yaroslav Askarov is the projected starter for the Sharks, who are 6-4 in their last 10 games. San Jose has also won four of its last five games entering this game against Dallas. There’s been no sophomore slump for Macklin Celebrini, who leads the team in goals (24), assists (43), and points (67).
The Stars have had the Sharks number as of late. However, San Jose gets the victory in this game.
Prediction: Sharks win 4-3.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-Head: Red Wings 0-1 Canadiens
How to Watch:
US TV: Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+
Canada TV: City TV; SNE; TVA Sports
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL predictions is an Atlantic Division battle between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens. Detroit has confirmed John Gibson as the team’s starter for this matchup. The Red Wings are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, including wins in its last two games. Patrick Kane recently hit the 500-goal mark to become the 10th American player to reach that milestone.
Jakub Dobes is the probable starter for the Canadiens, who are 7-1-2 in their previous 10 games. Montreal has taken five of its last six games and currently holds first place in the Atlantic Division. Alexandre Texier has eight points in his last 10 games, including a hat trick against the Florida Panthers in the Habs’ last victory.
Both teams have made strides this season and should be in the Stanley Cup Playoff mix. However, Montreal gets the victory at home.
Prediction: Canadiens win 5-3.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers
2024-25 Season Series: Kings 3-1 Oilers
How to Watch:
US TV: Fan Duel Sports West; ESPN+
Canada TV: City TV; CBC
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our final and featured game of NHL predictions has the Los Angeles Kings meeting the Edmonton Oilers for the first time this season. Anton Forsberg is the probable starter for the Kings, who are 4-5-1 in their previous 10 games. Los Angeles did win last year’s regular season series in 2024-25. However, the Kings were once again stopped by the Oilers in the postseason. Adrian Kempe leads the club in assists (19) and points (34) so far for Los Angeles.
Connor Ingram is the likely starter for the Oilers, who are 6-4 in their last 10 games. Edmonton has won its last two games in a row entering this divisional rivalry game. The Oilers’ power play efficiency is the best in the league with a 34.2 percent success rate. Connor McDavid is making his case for the Hart Trophy with 29 goals, 48 assists, and 77 points.
Los Angeles will be without Corey Perry and has been pretty inconsistent as of late. Edmonton should get the victory in this one.
Prediction: Oilers win 4-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stick with our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Kings versus the Oilers is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.
As for individual props, take Kevin Fiala to score a goal at any time for Los Angeles. On the Edmonton side of things, take Evan Bouchard to get a power-play point.
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