Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Boston Bruins this evening at the United Center at 7:30 p.m. ET. Chicago once again finds itself at the bottom of the NHL standings, and my Bruins vs. Blackhawks predictions believe these woes will continue.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game to be played on December 4, 2024 on ESPN.

The Nashville Predators have been a huge disappointment thus far, especially on offense. Don't expect the Preds to strike first. We’ve got four games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including a cross-conference clash between the Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

An overtime loss by the Islanders against the Canadiens on Tuesday night caused us to take a step back with a 1-2 record. It was our second-straight 1-2 night s

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the league's best home goals against average at 1.93 this season and have won nine of their last 13 matchups against the Nashville Predators