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 Calgary Flames taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-Head: Stars 1-0 Capitals
US TV: Victory+; TNT; TruTV; HBO Max
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals. Dallas will likely turn to Casey DeSmith after Jake Oettinger got the call the night before. The Stars are 4-3-3 in their previous 10 games, which includes losses in six consecutive games. Mikko Rantanen leads the team in assists (42) and points (59) so far this season.
Logan Thompson is the probable starter for the Capitals, who are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games. However, Washington is coming off a victory against the Anaheim Ducks in its last outing. Tom Wilson leads the team in goals (22) and points (42) so far this campaign.
Both teams are talented. However, the Stars are really struggling at this point.
Prediction: Capitals win 4-2.
