NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers, April 5

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 Philadelphia Flyers check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

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NHL Predictions

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers

Head-to-Head: Bruins 1-1 Flyers

How to Watch: US TV: TNT; HBO Max; Tru TV; NBC Sports Philadelphia. Canada TV: SN360.

Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Boston is expected to give Joonas Korpisalo 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 two consecutive games entering this matchup. Viktor Arvidsson has four goals and nine points in the team’s last 10 games.

Daniel Vladar is the projected starter for the Flyers, who are 7-3 in their last 10 games. This includes an important win over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Philadelphia is in the jumble of teams that are on 88 points in the Eastern Conference. Owen Tippett has four goals and six points in the Flyers’ last 10 games.

This is an important matchup for both teams. However, Boston picks up the win in the final meeting between the two teams.

Prediction: Bruins win 4-2.

New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens

Head-to-Head: Devils 1-1 Canadiens

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

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

Our second game of NHL predictions is the backend of a home-and-home series between the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens. Jacob Markstrom is the probable starter for the Devils, who are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Jack Hughes leads the team in points so far this season.

Jacob Fowler is the expected starter for the Canadiens, who are winners of their last eight games in a row. Montreal got a 4-3 victory over New Jersey on Saturday night. The Habs need one point in order to book a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cole Caufield is only one goal away from reaching the 50-goal mark.

The Habs are one point away from their second consecutive playoff appearance. Montreal should take care of business in this one.

Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.

St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche

Head-to-Head: Devils 1-1 Canadiens

How to Watch: US TV: ESPN; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet.

Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our final game of NHL predictions has the St Louis Blues taking on the Colorado Avalanche in the front end of a home-and-home series. St Louis is expected to give Jordan Binnington the start in this game. The Blues are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games entering this matchup. St Louis will need points in order to avoid elimination from postseason contention. Dylan Holloway has four goals and four assists in his last 10 games.

Mackenzie Blackwood will likely draw the start for Colorado, which is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. The Avalanche are coming off a massive win over the Dallas Stars to pretty much take the Central Division. Nathan MacKinnon leads club in points with 122, including seven in the last 10 games.

Colorado is buzzing after that key win. The Avs should carry the momentum into this game.

Prediction: Avalanche 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 favourite props. The over/under for the Flyers versus the Bruins is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.

As far as individual props, go with David Pastrnak to get a multiple-point outing for Boston. On the Philadelphia side of thing, take Travis Konecny to get a goal in this game.

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