We have five NHL games on the schedule for Wednesday night with a few matchups to target for some player props. My best bets for Tuesday night are targeting Aus

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.

While Colorado wants to push the pace and use its speed, skill and pizzazz to overwhelm opponents, the Golden Knights take a more pragmatic approach. Vegas has plenty of game-breakers at the top of the lineup, but the Knights’ defensive prowess is what separates them from the chasing pack.

The NHL ramps back up on Tuesday night with 10 games on the docket, giving us more than enough player prop options to choose from. My best bets for Tuesday nigh

The Leafs put rookie Easton Cowan up on PP1 in their last game. Carolina, meanwhile, has three players with almost zero offensive production on its top unit right now: Sean Walker (one point), Andrei Svechnikov (three) and Nikolaj Ehlers (four).

The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled mightily to create offense, ranking dead last in shots per game and near the basement in goals. My Flyers vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks see their offensive woes continuing on the road,

Final rosters are expected to be named in January for the 2026 Olympics men's hockey tournament. Here are predictions for who could make Team USA.

Tonight's 10-game slate features multiple games starting throughout early and late windows, highlighted by a Western Conference showdown between Edmonton and Dallas, as well as a potential Stanley Cup preview when the Lightning head to Colorado to face the Avalanche.