{"id":465374,"date":"2025-03-25T10:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=465374"},"modified":"2025-03-25T10:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:22:37","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-25-washington-capitals-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/25\/nhl-predictions-march-25-washington-capitals-vs-winnipeg-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 25 Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/19\/andrew-cristall-washington-capitals-top-nhl-prospects\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a>\u00a0vs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/seattle-kraken-trade-veteran-winger-to-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>\u00a0as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 2-0 Wild<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Scripps Vegas; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/14\/vegas-golden-knights-sign-the-number-one-goalie\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/06\/boston-bruins-trade-depth-forward-to-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild.<\/a> Vegas is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adin Hill<\/a> in between the pipes for this one. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Golden Knights are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games, including three straight victories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hertlto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tomas Hertl<\/a> has been really coming on strong and has 31 goals and 28 assists for Vegas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fleurma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a> gets the start after the Wild were shutout by the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/09\/dallas-stars-trade-deadline-moves-strengthen-a-deep-roster\/\" target=\"_self\"> Dallas Stars<\/a> last night. Minnesota is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, but did get blanked by Dallas last time out. The Wild are a stellar 35-3-2 when they score at least three goals in a game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Rossi<\/a> has tallied 22 goals and 32 assists for Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas has been playing great and Minnesota is coming off a tough game against Dallas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Capitals 0-1 Jets<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TSN3; Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/30560\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our featured game<\/a> of NHL predictions could decide the President&#8217;s Trophy as the Jets host the Capitals. Washington is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> in the blue paint for this game. The Caps are coming into this game on a four-game winning streak, including a 9-1 mark in the last 10 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ovechal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> has 35 goals and 24 assists for Washington as he tries to track down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gretzwa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Gretzky<\/a> for the all-time goals record.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the probable starter for the Jets, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. However, Winnipeg is coming off a loss in its last time on the ice. The Jets are the top defensive when it comes to goals allowed at 2.38 given up per game. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vilarga01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Vilardi<\/a> has posted 27 goals and 34 assists for Winnipeg.<\/p>\n<p>This could be a Stanley Cup Final preview, but Washington has the momentum heading into this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Red Wings 0-1 Avalanche<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Detroit; KTVD; Altitude; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>The last game of this set of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/02\/25\/detroit-red-wings-forward-undergoes-surgery\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/colorado-avalanche-trade-former-top-ten-draft-pick\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> is expected to draw the start for Detroit, which is 3-7 in the last 10 games. However, the Red Wings did get a much-needed victory over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/22\/utah-hockey-club-goaltending-playoff-push-2024-25\/\" target=\"_self\"> Utah Hockey Club<\/a> on Monday night. Team captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/larkidy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> has generated 28 goals and 34 assists for Detroit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/blackma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a> is the likely starter for the Avalanche, who are 8-1-1 in the last 10 games and this includes two consecutive victories. Colorado has \u00a0a 19-7-1 record when netting a power-play goal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nichuva01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valeri Nichushkin<\/a> has been averaging over a point a game for the Avs with six goals and five assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>This game is important for multiple reasons, but Colorado gets the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Avalanche win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go to our featured game for our preferred props. For Washington, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/protaal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aliaksei Protas<\/a> to get an assist in this game. On the Winnipeg side, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> to record a power-play goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: \u00a0Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span class=\"s6\">Please play responsibly, and check for your local rules and age restrictions, some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the\u00a0Washington Capitals\u00a0vs\u00a0Winnipeg Jets.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions\u00a0as the 2024-25 season continues. 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