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 Canucks are 7-1 away from home, and are coming off a 4-3 win at Ottawa on Saturday in which the former Bruin had two goals and an assist.

The Vancouver Canucks (10-6-3) continue their six-game road trip with a stop at TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins (10-9-3). This game will feature plenty of familiar faces, such as Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen,

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted on "32 Thoughts" Monday that it wasn't a surprise at all that Jim Montgomery signed with the Blues.

Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.