Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the San Jose Sharks in a non-conference matchup. Boston has gone 13-7-3 at home and 22-19-6 overall. The Bruins have a 7-11-3 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

The Boston Bruins visit the New Jersey Devils after Charlie Coyle scored two goals in the Bruins' 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.

SAN JOSE -- Filip Forsberg scored twice to extend his goal streak to seven as the Nashville Predators won their second straight game against the San Jose Sharks, 6-5 at SAP Center on Thursday. Nashville came from 5-1 down to beat San Jose 7-5 in Nashville on Tuesday.

Bob Duff’s story on the Detroit Red Wings’ need for more five-on-five scoring looks even more relevant today with the news that Patrick Kane won’t play tonight because of an injury. Given Kane’s recent surge,

Jonathan Huberdeau and the Flames get a favorable home matchup with the Sabres tonight. Look for Huberdeau to lead on the way on offense in this one.

He’s one of those players where it’s just a matter of time until he breaks out — and he’s breaking out right now.’

LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas in 2021 with lofty expectations that he has mostly fulfilled, including helping lead the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup championship two seasons ago. Now he has taken his game to an even higher level.

The New Jersey Devils (26-17-6) will host the Boston Bruins (23-19-6) on Wednesday at the Prudential Center with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET.

The Boston Bruins just revealed why this key player did not travel with the team on their road trip to New Jersey