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.

Duehr, a 27-year-old Sioux Falls, South Dakota native, has no goals and one assist over 16 NHL appearances this season. He was waived Tuesday by the Flames and has averaged just under 9 minutes of ice time per game he has played.

NHL: San Jose Sharks have won just 13 of 26 games in which they’ve led or been tied going into the third period

General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has claimed forward Walker Duehr. Duehr, 27, has appeared in 16 games with the Calgary Flames this season, registering one assist. He appeared in a career-high 40 games with the Flames in 2023-24,

The Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks face off in a non-conference matchup on Monday, Jan. 20.

The Nashville Predators (17-22-7) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (14-30-6) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 10:30 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators rank 14th while the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference.

Like several other pending unrestricted free agents around the NHL, San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm figures he’ll be moved to another team before the NHL trade deadline in March if he doesn’t receive a contract extension offer.

Rutta's first-period goal gives Sharks early lead over Red Wings Sharks defenseman Jan Rutta's second goal of the 2024-25 NHL season gives San Jose an early lead over the Detroit