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. For this edition, we will look at the Winnipeg Jets taking on the Dallas Stars. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2024-25 season.
NHL Predictions
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers
Head-to-Head: Red Wings 2-0 Panthers
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: Fan Duel Sports Detroit; Scripps Florida; ESPN+
We open up NHL predictions with an Atlantic Division matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers . Detroit is slated to start Cam Talbot in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Red Wings are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games and are likely to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alex DeBrincat has been a bright spot with 35 goals and 30 assists for Detroit.
Sergei Bobrovsky is the projected starter for the Panthers, who are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. However, Florida did get a win in its last time out. Injuries have really hampered the Cats in the last month or so. Aleksander Barkov has collected 19 goals and 49 assists for the Panthers.
Detroit is looking for the season-sweep, but Florida gets a victory.
Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 2-1 Capitals
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: SN1; Hulu; Disney+; ESPN+; Monumental Sports Network
Our second game of NHL predictions has the Carolina Hurricanes visiting the Washington Capitals . Carolina is expected to give the start to Frederik Andersen for this game. The Canes are 5-5 in the last 10 games and that includes three straight defeats. Taylor Hall has adjusted to life with his new team with five goals with three assists over the last 10 games.
Charlie Lindgren is likely to get the start in the crease for the Capitals, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, Washington did lose in its last time on ice. Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal record with 42 goals and 27 assists this season for the Capitals.
Both teams have already solidified post-season spots, but Washington takes the victory.
Prediction: Capitals win 3-2.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars
Head-to-Head: Jets 2-1 Stars
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: TSN3; Victory+; ESPN+
The last game of NHL predictions should be a good one as the Jets battle the Stars in a possible post-season preview. Winnipeg is likely to go with Connor Hellebuyck in between the pipes for this game. The jets are 6-4 in the last 10 games and trying to secure the President’s Trophy. Winnipeg is dealing with some injuries, but still a capable team. Mark Scheifele has racked up 38 goals and 46 assists for the Jets.
Jake Oettinger is supposed to get the start in this game for Dallas, which is 7-1-2 in the last 10 games. However, the Stars are entering this divisional matchup on a three-game losing streak. Dallas to seal up at least home ice with a win in this game. Jason Robertson has posted 34 goals and 44 assists for Dallas.
Winnipeg is coming into this one banged and this should allow Dallas to get the coveted second spot in the division.
Prediction: Stars win 4-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stay with our featured game for this one. On the Winnipeg end of things, go with Kyle Connor to score a power-play goal. For Dallas, pick Wyatt Johnston to get the over on 0.5 assists.
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