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 the Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights. Keep checking our NHL predictions throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL Predictions
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights
Series: Stars 0-0 Golden Knights
Our featured and only game of NHL predictions has the Western Conference Final kicking off. Dallas will look to get off to a better start than it has the first two series. Jake Oettinger will likely get the start once again for the Stars. Roope Hintz leads the team in goals with nine and points with 19. Joe Pavelski is second in goals with eight and Miro Heiskanen did plenty of lifting in Game 7 of the series against the Seattle Kraken. The Stars have been up-and-down, but have done well handling adversity. Pavelski, Max Domi and Jamie Benn are also in double digits in points.
Vegas will likely start Adin Hill in goal as it tries to book its second trip to the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history. Jack Eichel is enjoying his first post-season experience with 14 points. Eichel and Chandler Stephenson are tied for the team-lead in goals with six. Mark Stone and Jonathan Marchessault are also above 10 points for the Golden Knights. Vegas was able to find a way to deal with the Edmonton Oilers and their deadly power play.
Game 1s haven’t been pleasant for Dallas and going into T-Mobile Arena isn’t a picnic. The Golden Knights start the series with a victory that hopefully won’t take four overtimes.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.
Main photo by: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
