With a busy NHL schedule tonight, it may be overwhelming to decide where to focus your attention. At Last Word on Hockey, we have streamlined things by offering our top picks of the night. Our NHL Predictions will highlight the three best bets and one prop bet from the slate to simplify your choices for the evening.
NHL Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
Head-to-Head: Penguins 0-2 Rangers
TV: MSG; Sportsnet Pittsburgh; ESPN+
Kicking off our NHL predictions is the matchup between the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tristan Jarry is set to start for the Penguins, who have a 4-3-3 record in their last 10 games. Pittsburgh is trailing seven points behind the last wild card spot with just nine games remaining in the regular season. To secure a playoff spot, the Penguins will need to rack up some wins and rely on some outside help. On the Rangers’ side, Igor Shesterkin is expected to start, with the team riding high following an 8-5 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 44 goals and 61 assists.
Prediction: Rangers continue their winning streak with a 5-2 victory over the Penguins.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Head-to-Head: Panthers 1-1 Maple Leafs
TV: Sportsnet; Bally Sports Florida; ESPN+
Our featured NHL predictions game features the Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sergei Bobrovsky is likely to start in goal for the Panthers, who hold a 4-5-1 record but secured a win in their last outing against the Detroit Red Wings. Florida is second in the league in penalty minutes. On the other side, Ilya Samsonov will be starting for the Maple Leafs, who have won their last two games and stand at 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Auston Matthews recently reached the 60-goal mark, contributing to Toronto’s success.
Despite their recent struggles, the Panthers are positioned to give the Maple Leafs a tough challenge.
