Fri Jan 31 05:20:00 IST 2025: ## NHL Predictions: Wild Upset, Lightning and Capitals Win on the Road
**Montreal, QC & Tampa, FL & Washington, DC –** Last Word on Hockey offers its daily NHL predictions, covering three key matchups for tonight.
The first game sees an emotional clash between the Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. EST (TSN2, Fan Duel Sports North, Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin, ESPN+). The Wild, sporting a 4-6 record in their last 10 games but riding a two-game win streak, will start Marc-André Fleury in net against his former team. The Canadiens (5-3-2 in their last 10, but losers of their last three), counter with rookie Jakub Dobes. While sentimental value suggests a Fleury victory, the prediction favors the Canadiens.
The second game features the Los Angeles Kings visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning, also at 7 p.m. EST (Fan Duel Sports West, Fan Duel Sports Sun, ESPN+). The Kings (3-6-1 in their last 10) are struggling, sending David Rittich to the net. They face a Tampa Bay team (4-5-1 in their last 10) also on a two-game losing skid, with Andrei Vasilevskiy projected as the starter. Despite both teams needing a win, the prediction favors a home victory for the Lightning.
The final game pits the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. EST (TSN5, Monument Sports Network 2, ESPN+). The hot Capitals (8-1-1 in their last 10) will likely start Charlie Lindgren against the Senators (7-2-1 in their last 10), who will counter with Anton Forsberg. Although the Senators boast three straight home wins, the Capitals are predicted to secure a road victory.
Last Word on Hockey also offers prop bets, suggesting Alex Ovechkin to score for Washington and Shane Pinto to exceed 0.5 points for Ottawa. Remember to gamble responsibly.
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