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 Winnipeg Jets taking on the St Louis Blues. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
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Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers
Head-to-Head: Kings 0-1 Panthers
US TV: Fan Duel Sports West; Scripps Florida; ESPN+
Canada TV: TVA Sports
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the second meeting of the season between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers. Los Angeles is expected to start Anton Forsberg in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Kings are 4-3-3 in their previous 10 games, but have lost the last three consecutive games. Adrian Kempe leads the club in assists (17) and points (28).
Sergei Bobrovsky is the projected starter for the Panthers, who got a 5-2 victory over the Kings on November 6. Florida is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but has won four of its previous five games entering this matchup. Brad Marchand is one goal away from reaching 20 and leads the team in points with 35.
Florida has been playing much better as of late and should get the victory.
Prediction: Panthers win 4-3.
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