{"id":439780,"date":"2024-04-14T10:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T14:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=439780"},"modified":"2024-04-14T10:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T14:05:46","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-14-w-colorado-avalanche-vs-vegas-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/04\/14\/nhl-predictions-april-14-w-colorado-avalanche-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 14 w\/ Colorado Avalanche 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 Colorado Avalanche<\/a> vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Seattle Kraken vs St Louis Blues<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 0-2 Blues<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken and St Louis Blues playing out the string. Seattle is expected to go with Joey Daccord<\/a> in goal for this one, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy starter. The Kraken are 5-5 in the last 10 and have lost two straight games. Jared McCann<\/a> has 28 goals and 32 assists for the Kraken. Matthew Beniers<\/a> has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Joel Hofer<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Blues, who are 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. St Louis was eliminated from contention when Vegas clinched the last post-season spot. Robert Thomas<\/a> has 25 goals and 60 assists for the Blues. Jordan Kyrou<\/a> has eight goals and five assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

It’s hard to tell how the teams will come out when both are eliminated. However, we’ll take the home side in this one.<\/p>\n

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

Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Avalanche 1-1 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

TV: TNT: Max; TruTV<\/p>\n

The featured game has the Avs visiting the Golden Knights in their quest to get home ice in the first round. Colorado was thumped 7-0 by the Winnipeg Jets the day before and are two points behind for second in the division. This is with both teams having two games left in the season. Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is the confirmed starter for Colorado, which is 4-5-1 in the last 10. Cale Makar<\/a> has 20 goals and 67 assists for the Avalanche. Hart Trophy candidate Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> has eight goals and 10 assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Logan Thompson<\/a> is the expected starter for the Golden Knights, who are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Vegas has to win out and the Nashville Predators have to lose out in order to get the wild card one spot out West. Jack Eichel<\/a> has 30 goals and 35 assists for the Golden Knights. Original Vegas forward William Karlsson<\/a> has four goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Colorado will be a bit angry after the loss, but Vegas is starting to get better at the right time.<\/p>\n

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

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n

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

TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Chicago; Bally Sports South; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our final game has the Carolina Hurricanes trying to grab first in the Metropolitan Division and\/or the President’s Trophy. Pyotr Kochetkov<\/a><\/span> is the expected starter for Carolina, which is 7-2-1 and won four straight games. Jake Guentzel<\/a> has 30 goals and 46 assists for the Hurricanes. Jaccob Slavin<\/a> has two goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Petr Mrazek<\/a> is the likely starter for Chicago, which is 4-6 in the last 10 games. The Blackhawks have been better since Connor Bedard<\/a>‘s return from a jaw injury. However, the team still needs a lot of work. Nick Foligno<\/a> has 17 goals and 20 assists for the Blackhawks. Philipp Kurashev<\/a> has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Carolina isn’t letting up in their pursuit of the New York Rangers in the division. The Canes will likely get another two points in this one.<\/p>\n

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

Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Coyotes 0-2 Flames<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> Scripps; Sportsnet West; ESPN+<\/p>\n

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

Main photo by: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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