The Chicago Blackhawks travel to St. Louis to take on the rival Blues. Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

The defending Stanley Cup champions take on the best team in the NHL on Thursday night, as the Florida Panthers pay a visit to the Colorado Avalanche in a marquee matchup.

Sitting six games above NHL .500, the Isles are in the thick of the Metropolitan Division race and have the look of a playoff team as we head towards the holidays. Perhaps most encouraging is the fact that the Islanders are sitting in a good spot despite playing the toughest schedule in the NHL this season.

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.

The Red Wings are in a tough part of their schedule, continuing a six-game road trip that sees them face a couple of the most talented teams in the NHL, as well as squads desperate for positive results to stay in the hunt for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The New York Rangers face the Chicago Blackhawks in a regular season NHL game on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Alexander Ovechkin continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record, showcasing longevity and power, while Mikko Rantanen, younger and more precis

The league says the response has been "really positive" from broadcast partners, teams and equipment managers.