Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

The Bruins received the new-coach bump with Joe Sacco leading them to their first back-to-back regulation wins of the season. Additionally, while Boston has limited opponent’s shots with the Detroit Red Wings and Utah Hockey Club combining for just 42 across the two games, the Bruins still sport a below-the-mark 49.3 CF% at 5-on-5.

Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston, and Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0