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. For this edition, we will look at the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Boston Bruins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
These are also the last NHL predictions before the Christmas break. We want to wish those who celebrate, a joyous holiday season.
NHL Predictions
Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings
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2024-25 Season Series Stars 1-1 Red Wings
US TV: TNT; TruTV; HBO Max
Time: 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up this festive edition of NHL predictions with the Dallas Stars meeting the Detroit Red Wings for the first time this season. Jake Oettinger is slated to draw the start for Dallas. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Stars are dashing into the break with an 8-2 mark in their previous 10 games, including four consecutive victories. Mikko Rantanen leads the team in points so far with 49.
John Gibson is the projected starter for the Red Wings, who are also in a good run of form. Detroit is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games, including two straight victories. The Red Wings are sitting in first place in the topsy turvy Atlantic Division. Alex DeBrincat leads the team in goals (20) and assists (20) so far this campaign.
This should be a good one, but the Stars should get the victory entering the break.
Prediction: Stars win 4-3.
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