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.

The final NHL game on Wednesday's schedule will pit the defending champion Panthers against the Kings out on the West Coast.

Watch the Game Highlights from Anaheim Ducks vs. Florida Panthers, 01/21/2025

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey reviews the scheduled games and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will win in head-to-head matchups.

For the first time in 2025, the Florida Panthers have won consecutive games. Interestingly, they both came against the same team. Florida completed the sweep of their home-and-home with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night,