The NHL is back from the holiday break with a stacked slate of 13 games tomorrow, and I’ve got four matchups I’m feeling confident about. These are my top predictions—riding hot streaks, home ice, and standout performances.
Let’s break them down:
Buffalo Sabres over Boston Bruins
The Sabres are absolutely rolling right now with a seven-game winning streak, the longest since 2018. Tage Thompson and company are clicking at home in KeyBank Center, while the Bruins have been inconsistent. Buffalo extends the streak and takes this one convincingly.
Dallas Stars over Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas is one of the league’s elite teams (25-7-6) and gets the struggling Blackhawks at home. Chicago’s on the road and hasn’t been able to keep up with top competition. Expect the Stars’ depth and goaltending to shine in a comfortable win.
Vancouver Canucks over San Jose Sharks
The Canucks host a Sharks team that’s dropped three straight. Vancouver needs a bounce-back at Rogers Arena, and with Elias Pettersson leading the charge, they’ll handle San Jose’s rebuilding squad. Home ice makes the difference here.
Colorado Avalanche over Vegas Golden Knights
The Avalanche are on fire—an absurd 27-2-7 record and aiming for their seventh straight win. Even on the road against a solid Vegas team, Colorado’s unstoppable pace and stars like Nathan MacKinnon give them the edge in this Western Conference showdown.
These four feel like locks to me. What’s your take on tomorrow’s action? Drop your picks in the comments—let’s see who ends the night celebrating!
