The Kraken will start the new year by wrapping up a three-game homestand on Thursday, Jan. 1, against the Nashville Predators.

Coming off one of the most lopsided wins in franchise history, the New York Islanders look to carry the momentum into a seven-game road trip that begins with Thursday's matchup with the Nashville Predators.

McDavid ignited Edmonton's offense with his 14th career hat trick, fueling a decisive blowout against the struggling Predators.

The Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 at Grand Casino Arena on Dec. 23 on an overtime goal by Steven Stamkos.

The Predators enter the game hot, winning six of their last eight. Edmonton sits at 20-16-6 and remains close to the top in the Pacific Division. Connor McDavid continues to drive the offense with 72 points, while the power play leads the league.

The Seattle Kraken will start the new year by wrapping up a three-game homestand on Thursday, January 1, against the Nashville Predators.

The Nashville Predators lost 4-1 to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Jan. 1. Matty Beniers scored two goals in the first period.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word on Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we will look at the Toronto Maple Leafs facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers.