{"id":462087,"date":"2025-02-04T11:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=462087"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:28:37","slug":"nhl-predictions-february-4-dallas-stars-vs-anaheim-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/04\/nhl-predictions-february-4-dallas-stars-vs-anaheim-ducks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: February 4 Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<\/span>Last Word on Hockey<\/span><\/em> reviews the scheduled games and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will win in head-to-head matchups. Today, we preview the game between the Dallas Stars<\/a> and the Anaheim Ducks<\/a>. Check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

Head to Head: Dallas Stars 0 \u2013 1 Anaheim Ducks<\/span><\/h4>\n

Time:<\/span><\/strong> 10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/span><\/p>\n

TV: <\/span><\/strong>Hulu; SN; SN1 (JIP); ESPN+<\/span><\/p>\n

The Anaheim Ducks (22-24-6) host the Dallas Stars (34-17-1) at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., <\/span>on\u00a0February 4, 2025<\/a>. This is the second of three meetings between the two conference rivals and former division rivals. Anaheim surprisingly won the first contest, 4-2, back on November 18. Brett Leason<\/a> had a huge two-assist and three-point performance while Ducks’ young stars Cutter Gauthier<\/a>, Olen Zellweger<\/a>, and Jackson LaCombe<\/a> each chipped in a goal as well. Lukas Dostal<\/a> was phenomenal with 34 saves on 36 shots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dallas Stars Stay Hot<\/h3>\n

The Stars are burning hot right now. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have won five in a row. They are second in the top-notch Central Division but only two games back of the division-leading Winnipeg Jets. This cup favorite will look to enact revenge on one of the lower-tier teams in the league. Like the Ducks, the Stars have some promising youth in their organization. Wyatt Johnston<\/a> leads the team with four goals and eight points in their last five games. He is also third on the team in scoring behind Jason Robertson<\/a> (50 pts) and Matt Duchene<\/a> (49 pts). The Stars are one of the most well-rounded teams. They are back-stopped by USA Four Nations Team goalie Jake Oettinger<\/a>. Look for him to get the start with his 2.32 goals against average and .912 save percentage.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anaheim Ducks Must Keep Offense Rolling<\/h3>\n

They did it again. The Ducks hit the magic three-goal mark on Sunday against the Canadiens and are now 21-0-2 when they hit that milestone. Who else but Mason McTavish<\/a> scored along with Alex Killorn<\/a>. McTavish continues to lead the team with six goals and seven points in the previous five games. Frank Vatrano<\/a> also tied an idle Troy Terry<\/a> for the team lead in goals this season at 16. The Ducks will need a complete team effort, like they had in Dallas if they want any hope of taking points from this one. It will take more than him, though.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Lukas Dostal played well after the first period against the Habs, so expect <\/span>John Gibson<\/a> to start this one. Gibson has a 2.78 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dallas comes out flying, grabbing an early 2-0 lead behind goals from Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston. Anaheim pushes back with a Mason McTavish tally, but a Matt Duchene power-play goal in the second period proves to be the difference. Frank Vatrano keeps it interesting in the third, but Dallas’ elite penalty kill and depth control the game. A late empty-netter from Miro Heiskanen<\/a> seals the win as the Stars extend their streak to six straight victories.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Stars win 4 \u2013 2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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

We close out our NHL Predictions for the Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks with some of our preferred prop bets of the night.\u00a0 Take a look at both Mason McTavish (+340) and Matt Duchene (+230) anytime goals. Stick with the hot hands. Odds courtesy of FanDuel. Record this season (6-13).<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Always check the latest team news and player statuses before placing any bets, as injuries and other factors can influence game outcomes.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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