{"id":438549,"date":"2024-03-08T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=438549"},"modified":"2024-03-08T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T18:00:49","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-8-w-minnesota-wild-vs-colorado-avalanche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/08\/nhl-predictions-march-8-w-minnesota-wild-vs-colorado-avalanche\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 8 w\/ Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche"},"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 Minnesota Wild<\/a> vs Colorado Avalanche<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n

Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Wild 0-1<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> NHL Network; Bally Sports North; Bally Sports Wisconsin<\/p>\n

Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Wild taking on a souped-up Avalanche team. Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the expected starter for Minnesota, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in fantasy starter. The Wild have won two straight and will need a push to get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kirill Kaprizov<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals with 30 this campaign.
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Colorado has added some reinforcements to its roster prior to Friday’s trade deadline. Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Avalanche, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> leads the team in goals (40) and assists (69).<\/p>\n

It’ll be hard to see if the Avs will need time to gel. However, it’s a talented roster.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Jets 0-1 Kraken<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> TSN3; Root Sports Northwest; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The Winnipeg Jets look to bounce back against the Seattle Kraken in this one. Winnipeg is 7-3 in the last 10 and will likely start Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> in between the pipes. The Jets are led by Kyle Connor<\/a>‘s 26 goals while Josh Morrissey<\/a><\/span> has 43 assists.<\/p>\n

Seattle is slated to go with Joey Daccord<\/a> in net tonight against Winnipeg. The Kraken have won two in a row and are 7-2-1 in the last 10. Seattle is trying to make some kind of a push, but it may be too little too late. Jared McCann<\/a><\/span> leads the team in goals while Vince Dunn<\/a> has 37 assists to lead that category.<\/p>\n

Winnipeg has added some firepower and may be more complete. However, this is shaping up to be another defensive battle.<\/p>\n

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

Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Stars 2-0 Ducks<\/h3>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Southern California; Bally Sports San Diego; Bally Sports Southwest; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our last main game of NHL Predictions has the Dallas Stars heading out to the coast to play the Anaheim Ducks. Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the expected starter for the Stars in this one. Dallas has won three straight games and got seven last time out. Roope Hintz<\/a> is the team leader in goals with 25 while Jason Robertson<\/a> is tops in assists with 40.<\/p>\n

John Gibson<\/a> is slated to be the starter, but one never knows with the trade deadline. Anaheim is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games and has been respectable as of late. Possible trade candidate Frank Vatrano<\/a> leads the team in goals with 29 while Troy Terry<\/a> has 29 assists this season.<\/p>\n

Dallas may not be done making moves as of the deadline. However, the Stars seem ready for a push.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s our other game of tonight’s NHL Predictions<\/p>\n

Detroit Red Wings vs Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> Scripps; Bally Sports Detroit; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The Red Wings will likely go with Alex Lyon<\/a> in goal as the team tries to survive without Dylan Larkin<\/a>. Detroit was routed by Colorado the last game out by a 7-2 score.<\/p>\n

Arizona is expected to roll with Connor Ingram<\/a> in this one. The long losing streak is over, but another one has just started for the Coyotes.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Red Wings win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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