{"id":439905,"date":"2024-04-17T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=439905"},"modified":"2024-04-17T14:47:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T18:47:25","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-17-w-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-tampa-bay-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/04\/17\/nhl-predictions-april-17-w-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-tampa-bay-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 17 w\/ Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning"},"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 Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> vs Tampa Bay Lightning.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 2-1 Lightning<\/p>\n

TV: Sportsnet; Bally Sports Sunshine; Max; TNT<\/p>\n

Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Maple Leafs looking to stop a three-game losing streak before they start their playoff series against the Boston Bruins. Martin Jones<\/a> is the expected starter, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Auston Matthews<\/a> is expected to play tonight in his quest to get to 70 goals. Matthews has 69 goals and 38 assists for the Maple Leafs. Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a> has scored five goals and added three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Matt Tomkins<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Lightning, who are also on a three-game losing skid. Tampa Bay has a date with the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is looking to get assist number 100 to join Wayne Gretzky<\/a>, Connor McDavid<\/a>, Mario Lemieux<\/a> with a century of assists in a season. Brandon Hagel<\/a> has two goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

We feel both milestones will get taken down tonight, but the Leafs end the season with a win.<\/p>\n

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

St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Blues 2-1 Stars<\/h4>\n

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

The St Louis Blues finish out the season against the Dallas Stars in this game. Jordan Binnington<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Blues, who will miss out on the post-season once again. St Louis is 5-3-2 in the last 10 games. Robert Thomas<\/a> has 25 goals and 60 assists for the Blues. Jordan Kyrou<\/a> has scored six goals with five assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Dallas leads the Western Conference and will go with Jake Oettinger<\/a> in the blue paint. A point here would give the Stars first place in the Western Conference. The Stars are 8-2 in the last 10 games. Jason Robertson<\/a> has 28 goals and 52 assists for the Stars. Team captain Jamie Benn<\/a> has scored six goals and added six assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

The Stars have something to play for and get the win in this one.<\/p>\n

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

Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-1 Coyotes<\/h4>\n

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

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Edmonton Oilers visit the Arizona Coyotes in what could be the final game at Mullet Arena. Calvin Pickard<\/a> is the expected starter for the Oilers, who are 6-2-2 in the last 10. Keep an eye on some players possibly getting rested with Edmonton locked into the two spot. Leon Draisaitl<\/a> has scored 41 goals with 65 assists for the Oilers. McDavid has six goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Karel Vejmelka<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for the Coyotes, who are likely playing their last game under that banner. Arizona has gone 6-4 in the last 10 games and looking to end on a high note. Clayton Keller<\/a> has 33 goals and 42 assists for the Coyotes. Rookie Logan Cooley<\/a> has seven goals and three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

It would be a positive ending if the Coyotes win, but the Oilers spoil the party.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s are other game for NHL predictions<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Penguins 2-1 Islanders<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> MSGSN; Sportsnet Pittsburgh; ESPN+<\/p>\n

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

Main photo by: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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