Welcome back to another 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.

A loud Lenovo Center will be packed to welcome the Carolina Hurricanes back from a rough road trip and Holiday Break tonight. The New Jersey Devils and Canes get right back at it, this time on the Canes’ home ice,