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. Our featured game of this edition is the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Los Angeles Kings. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils
2024-25 Season Series: Kraken 0-2 Devils
US TV: MSGSN; KONG; KHN; ESPN+
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the Seattle Kraken taking on the New Jersey Devils. Seattle is expected to give the start to Joey Daccord. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Kraken are 7-1-2 in their previous 10 games, including rallying past the New York Rangers for a 4-2 victory at Madison Square Garden. Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers are tied for the team’s lead in points with 29.
Jacob Markstrom is the likely starter for the Devils, who are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. However, New Jersey did beat the Minnesota Wild in the team’s last time on the ice. Both teams have struggled to score goals this season, with the Kraken 25th in goals scored and the Devils 28th in goals scored. Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists (25) and points (36).
Both teams struggle to score goals. However, the Devils should get the win at home.
Prediction: Devils win 3-2.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings
Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 0-1 Kings
US TV: TNT; TruTV; HBO Max
Canada TV: Sportsnet
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our final and featured game of NHL predictions is a Pacific Division matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights versus the Los Angeles Kings. Vegas is expected to give Akira Schmid the start in this game. The Golden Knights are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games but have taken the last four games entering this matchup. Jack Eichel leads the team in points with 48, while Tomas Hertl is first on the club in goals with 18.
Los Angeles has Darcy Kuemper listed as the starter for this game. The Kings did beat the Golden Knights in a 6-5 shootout last time out. Los Angeles has a 4-5-1 record in its last 10 games entering this divisional game. Adrian Kempe leads the team in assists with 20 and in points with 35. Kevin Fiala is first on the club in goals with 16.
Both teams are looking build up points before the Olympic break. However, Vegas does get the victory.
Prediction: Golden Knights 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 prop bets of the night. The over/under for the Golden Knights and the Kings is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.
As for individual props, take Mitch Marner to get an assist in this game for Vegas. On the Los Angeles side of things, go with Quinton Byfield to get an any time goal.
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