NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes, April 7

Welcome back to 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. Our featured game of this edition is the Boston Bruins taking on the Carolina Hurricanes check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions

Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Head-to-Head: Bruins 1-1 Hurricanes

How to Watch: US TV: Fan Duel Sports South; NESN; ESPN+. Canada TV: SN Pacific.

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes. Boston is expected to give Jeremy Swayman the start in this game but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Bruins are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games but have dropped their last three games in a row. The Bruins currently hold the first wild card spot, and a win would give the Bruins a leg up in clinching a playoff spot. David Pastrnak leads the team in points with 97 so far this campaign.

Carolina is likely to give Brandon Bussi the start in this game. The Hurricanes are 7-3 in their previous 10 games but did lose to the Ottawa Senators last time out. The Hurricanes are on the edge of locking down the Metropolitan Division title with a victory. Sebastian Aho leads the club in assists (52) and points (78).

This is an important game for both teams. However, the Hurricanes get the victory in this one.

Prediction: Hurricanes win 5-3.

Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens

Head-to-Head: Panthers 0-2 Canadiens

How to Watch: US TV: Scripps Florida; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN2; RDS.

Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our second game of our NHL predictions has the Florida Panthers trying to avoid the season sweep against the Montreal Canadiens. Sergei Bobrovsky is the probable starter for Florida, which has been officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Panthers are 4-6 in their last 10 games, including losses in their last two consecutive games. Mackie Samoskevich has netted four goals in his last 10 games played.

Jakub Dobes is the expected starter for the Canadiens, who are 8-2 in the last 10 games. However, Montreal was beaten by the New Jersey Devils last time out. The Habs clinched a postseason berth on Sunday and are looking to secure home ice in the first round. Cole Caufield is only one goal away from reaching the 50 mark for Montreal.

Florida is playing out the string. However, the Panthers will still give the Habs a tough game.

Prediction: Canadiens win 4-2.

Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild

Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-2 Wild

How to Watch: US TV: KHN/KONG; Fan Duel Sports NorthX; Amazon Prime; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken visiting the Minnesota Wild. Joey Daccord will likely get the start after Philipp Grubauer got the call on Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets. Heading into Monday’s games, Seattle has dropped eight of its last nine games. Kaapo Kakko has six points in the team’s last 10 games heading into Monday’s game.

Filip Gustavsson is the probable starter for the Wild, who are 6-4 in their previous 10 games. This includes three consecutive victories heading into the final meeting of the season between the two teams. Ryan Hartman has six goals and nine points in his last 10 games played.

Seattle will be coming off a game against Winnipeg. Minnesota should get the win in this one.

Prediction: Wild win 5-2.

Best Bets

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Bruins versus the Hurricanes is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.

As for individual props, take Viktor Arvidsson to score a goal for Boston. On the Carolina side of things, take Andrei Svechnikov to get at least a point in this game.

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