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 Islanders are vying for their third straight win when they host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at UBS Arena (7PM, MSGSN)

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.

The New Jersey Devils face the Anaheim Ducks in a regular season NHL game on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

The Red Wings were feeling good after the first couple of games in their five-game road trip. The team took care of the St. Louis Blues last Tuesday, before hanging on to beat the

The Canucks began the conclusion of a three-game midwestern road trip with an early effort reminiscent of theirs against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.

Hughes, 26, is a past Norris Trophy winner, voted the NHL’s top defenseman in 2024, while Hutson, 21, won the Calder Trophy last season as the League’s top rookie. Hughes finished second in the Calder race in 2019-20 behind Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche.