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NHL Predictions: Jan 23 Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs

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St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars

Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 1-0 Maple Leafs

How to Watch:

US TV: Fan Duel Sports Midwest; Victory+; ESPN+

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Our second game of NHL predictions is a Central Division matchup between the St Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars. St Louis is expected to give Joel Hofer the call in goal for this game. The Blues are 4-6 in their previous 10 games, including two consecutive losses. Robert Thomas leads the club in assists (22) and points (33).

Jake Oettinger is the likely starter after Casey DeSmith got the nod in the 1-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Dallas is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games, including that defeat to Columbus. Mikko Rantanen is first on the team in assists (44) and points (63).

The Stars are coming off a game the night before. However, Dallas should get the victory.

Prediction: Stars win 4-1.

About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.