{"id":441633,"date":"2024-05-25T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=441633"},"modified":"2024-05-25T07:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T11:05:37","slug":"nhl-predictions-may-25-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-dallas-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/05\/25\/nhl-predictions-may-25-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-dallas-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: May 25 w\/ Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars"},"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 Edmonton Oilers<\/a> vs Dallas Stars<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs roll on.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-0 Stars<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT, TruTV, Sportsnet, TVAS, CBC<\/p>\n

Edmonton took Game 1<\/a> of the Western Conference Final as Connor McDavid<\/a> scored in double-overtime to give it a 3-2 win. The Oilers stole home-ice with a clutch performance and are looking to go up 2-0 in the series. However, Dallas is a team that’s good at making adjustments. The Stars have often bounced back from losses and been tough the entire post-season.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at what’s brewing in a pivotal second game deep in the heart of Texas.<\/p>\n

The Oilers Story<\/h4>\n

There was plenty of worry that the Oilers would have heavy legs after a tough series against the Vancouver Canucks.<\/a> However, the Oilers got goals from Leon Draisaitl<\/a> and Zach Hyman<\/a> to race out to a 2-0 lead. Dallas would battle back, but McDavid ended the game and helped Edmonton to getting a key series-opening win. The Oilers are going to need their star players to show out if they want to spring the upset on the Stars.<\/p>\n

Stuart Skinner<\/a> is likely to once again draw the start in the crease for the Oilers. Edmonton also played a smart defensive game and will need to do it again if it wants to get that coveted 2-0 series lead.<\/p>\n

The Stars Story<\/h4>\n

Dallas did go down 0-2 in Game 1 before a pair of goals from Tyler Seguin<\/a> helped it draw level. The Stars have been resilient plenty of times in the playoffs, so this is no different. Roope Hintz<\/a> also missed the series-opener for Dallas and he was missed in the lineup. The veterans did get the Stars back into the game, but Wyatt Johnston<\/a> and Miro Heiskanen<\/a> were held without points.<\/p>\n

Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the starter once again for the Stars and made 35 saves in Game 1. Despite the first game going into two overtimes, there weren’t a boatload of shot attempts between the two clubs. However, both goalies were pretty good.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/h3>\n

One thing Dallas does will is adjust after a setback. The Stars did fall into an 0-2 hole against the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights.<\/a> However, Dallas did battle back to win it in seven games. Doubt the Stars at your own peril because its been a recipe for disaster for teams.<\/p>\n

Hintz’s status is something to keep an eye on. The Finn returning to the lineup would be a massive boost to an already pretty deep lineup. Expect the Stars to come out with a little bit of fire in their belly. Dallas should even up the series as we go back to Alberta for Game 3 on Monday.<\/p>\n

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

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We’ve got some prop bets to get you through tonight’s game. The over\/under number is around six for this game and we usually default to the under or push in situations like this.<\/p>\n

As for player props, go with Hyman to get the over on +0.5 goals for tonight’s game for Edmonton. The Stars should get the over on +0.5 assists for Heiskanen in this one. He’s due for a bounce-back game in the second matchup of the series.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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