{"id":433141,"date":"2023-10-17T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=433141"},"modified":"2023-10-17T11:34:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T15:34:02","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-17-stars-vs-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/17\/nhl-predictions-oct-17-stars-vs-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 w\/ Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s featured game is the Dallas Stars<\/a> vs Vegas Golden Knights.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days. <\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Wild 0-0 Canadiens<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports North; BS Wisconsin; TSN2, RDS<\/p>\n

Our first game of NHL predictions has the Minnesota Wild<\/a> taking on the Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> Both teams got major injury blows as Matthew Boldy is out for Minnesota and Kirby Dach<\/a> is done long-term from Montreal. Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a> is the confirmed starter as he returns home La belle province. Minnesota has been spreading the scoring around so far this season.<\/p>\n

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Jake Allen<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy goalie. The Habs are coming off a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>. Cole Caufield<\/a> has returned to his old self after missing most of the second half with an injury.<\/p>\n

Montreal has shown flashes, but Minnesota comes away with the road win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Wild win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Lightning 0-0 Sabres<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN<\/p>\n

The reeling Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> try to get back on track against the Buffalo Sabres.<\/a> Jonas Johansson<\/a> likely gets the start for the Bolts, who have given up at least three goals a game. Steven Stamkos<\/a> comes in a little dinged up with a lower-body injury for Tampa Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buffalo is looking to get in the win column for the first time this season. Devon Levi<\/a> will draw the start once again for the Sabres. Zach Benson<\/a> has looked good in his first two games as a rookie. The Sabres may have a tough decision to burn his entry-level year this season.<\/p>\n

A tough game to call, but Buffalo gets a win at home.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Sabres win 5-4.<\/em><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kings 0-0 Jets<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports West; TSN3<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Kings<\/a> and the Winnipeg Jets<\/a> square off in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles is slated to go with Cam Talbot<\/a> in goal. The Kings are coming off a shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> last time out. L.A. has given up at least five goals in its first two games. Anze Kopitar<\/a> continues to defy time and has two goals this season.<\/p>\n

Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Jets, but things do need to tighten up on the blueline. Kyle Connor<\/a> has three goals already for Winnipeg and Josh Morrissey<\/a> leads the club in assists with three.<\/p>\n

Both teams are needing a win in order to kickstart their season. The Jets win a close one.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Jets win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Avalanche 0-0 Kraken<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN<\/p>\n

It’s a rematch of the Stanley Cup first round between the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> and Seattle Kraken.<\/a> Colorado will roll with Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> in net while Philipp Grubauer<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter. Colorado is off to a 2-0 start, but had to work for it against the San Jose Sharks<\/a>. The Avs continue to get contributions from Cale Makar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Seattle’s offence has struggled in the early part of the season. The Kraken earned a point in a shootout loss to the St Louis Blues<\/a>. Seattle does have to find a way to kickstart a flagging offence.<\/p>\n

Asking to turn it around against a Colorado team is tough. Seattle will turn it around, but it’ll have to wait.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Stars 0-0 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Southwest; Scripps<\/p>\n

Our featured game of NHL predictions is a rematch of the Western Conference Final. Dallas will go with Jake Oettinger<\/a> in all likelihood. The Stars defence looked good in a tight shootout 2-1 win over the Blues in the opener.<\/p>\n

Vegas has looked like the defending champions and played like it as well. Adin Hill<\/a> is the probable starter in net for the Knights. Jack Eichel<\/a> already has two goals this season for Vegas.<\/p>\n

This is going to be a tight one, but the Golden Knights get another close one.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights win 3-2 in a shootout.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are the other games in our NHL Predictions.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Canucks 0-0 Flyers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Philadelphia; Sportsnet Pacific<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canucks win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Arizona Coyotes vs New York Islanders<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Coyotes 0-0 Islanders<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> MSG; Scripps<\/p>\n

Prediction: Islanders win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Oilers 0-0 Predators<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet West; Bally Sports South<\/p>\n

Prediction: Oilers win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 0-0 Sharks<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports South; NBC Sports California<\/p>\n

Prediction: Hurricanes win 5-1<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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