{"id":465423,"date":"2025-03-26T09:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=465423"},"modified":"2025-03-26T09:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:58:47","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-26-dallas-stars-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/26\/nhl-predictions-march-26-dallas-stars-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 26 Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/stars-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> vs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/04\/seven-year-veteran-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/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>Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Stars 1-1 Oilers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; TNT; TruTV; Max<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/30566\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with our featured game between the Stars and the Oilers. Dallas is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> in goal for this important game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Stars are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games and winners of the last two games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/duchema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Duchene<\/a> has registered 27 goals and 44 assists for Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>For Edmonton, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the projected starter in this rematch of the Western Conference Final. The Oilers are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games and won the last time out. Edmonton is solid at home with a \u00a022-11-3 record at Rogers Place. Defenceman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bouchev01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Bouchard<\/a> has 13 goals and 42 assists for the Oilers.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton is strong at home, but <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/21\/edmonton-oilers-superstar-duo-out-at-least-one-week\/\" target=\"_self\">not having two important players<\/a> will hurt them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Predictions: Stars win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-1 Duckes<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NESN; Victory; KCOP; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our second and final game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/07\/buffalo-sabres-deal-veteran-defender-to-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/24\/anaheim-ducks-forward-emerging-as-future-star\/\" target=\"_self\">Anaheim Ducks.<\/a> Boston is likely to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> in goal for this game as the Bruins try to stop the bleeding with a six-game losing streak heading into this one. Boston is 2-7-1 in the last 10 games and sinking like a stone in the race of one of the wild card spots in the Eastern Conference standings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/geekimo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Geekie<\/a> has been one of the bright spots with 25 goals and 14 assists for Boston.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducks are expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dostalu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lukas Dostal<\/a> in the blue paint for this game. Anaheim is coming off a loss and has a 3-6-1 mark in the last 10 games. The Ducks are still somewhat hanging around in the West, but time and points are running out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vatrafr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Vatrano<\/a> has recorded 20 goals and 21 assists for Anaheim.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to tell which team will get in the win column, but Boston finds a way to win an ugly game.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Bruins win 2-1.<\/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 start off with our featured game with some of our preferred prop bets. For the Stars, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hintzro01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roope Hintz<\/a> to get an assist in this game. On the Edmonton side, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nugenry01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-26_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Nugent-Hopkins<\/a> to score a goal.<\/p>\n<p>In the other game, go with the under between the Ducks and the Bruins. The over\/under number is at 5.5, but both teams have times where they struggle to score.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo by: Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey takes 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 Dallas Stars vs\u00a0Edmonton Oilers.\u00a0Be sure to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions\u00a0as the 2024-25 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":451156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29,23,4547,4548,4524],"tags":[6013,6081,6124,6017],"class_list":["post-465423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stars","category-oilers","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","tag-anaheim-ducks-predictions","tag-boston-bruins-predictions","tag-dallas-stars-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=465423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":465427,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465423\/revisions\/465427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/451156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=465423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=465423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=465423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}