Welcome back to another day 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 and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is between the Anaheim Ducks and the Dallas Stars. Be sure to check out other NHL Predictions for today.
NHL Predictions
Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars
Head-to-Head: Ducks 1-1 Stars
Today’s featured game features two teams at opposite ends of the Western Conference standings. Both teams have gotten a shutout this season against the other team. John Gibson is projected starter, but always check social media for confirmation. The Ducks do have wins in three straight and four of the last five. Anaheim currently isn’t the worst team in the league, but they’re still in the mix to land Connor Bedard. Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry are providing some hope for the future.
Jake Oettinger should get the start in the goal for the Stars. Dallas is coming into the game with three straight losses. The Stars have lost each of the last three games by a score of 3-2. Jason Robertson is the team’s leading scorer with 33 goals while Joe Pavelski is leading in assists with 34. The Stars are top 10 in goals for, goals against, power play and penalty killing.
Dallas should take advantage of the break and get a chance to rest. The under of six sounds like a good play with both meetings before being shutouts.
Prediction: Stars win 3-1.
Minnesota Wild vs Arizona Coyotes
Head-to-Head: Wild 2-0 Coyotes
Our final game features the Minnesota Wild versus the Arizona Coyotes. Minnesota finished up the first half of the season with a pair of 3-2 victories. Filip Gustavsson is currently projected as the Wild’s starter in net. Minnesota is seventh in goals against and ninth at converting power play chances. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team in goals (27) and assists (32) proving that he’s the team’s engine on offence.
Minnesota is trying to hold off the Colorado Avalanche for the third playoff spot in the Central Division. A win here would accomplish that for the moment.
Prediction: Wild win 4-2.
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