{"id":466164,"date":"2025-04-06T07:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T11:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=466164"},"modified":"2025-04-06T07:48:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T11:48:42","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-6-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-ottawa-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/04\/06\/nhl-predictions-april-6-columbus-blue-jackets-vs-ottawa-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 6 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> taking on the Ottawa Senators<\/a>.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as\u00a0our writers continue this series throughout the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN360; TNT; TruTV; Max<\/p>\n

We open up NHL predictions with a Central Division matchup between the Dallas Stars<\/a> and Minnesota Wild<\/a>. Dallas is confirmed to start with Jake Oettinger<\/a> in between the pipes. The Stars are 8-1-1 in the last 10 games, but are coming off a loss. Evgenii Dadonov<\/a> registered a hat trick last time out.<\/p>\n

Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the projected starter for the Wild, who are 4-4-2 in the last 10 games. Minnesota has lost four straight games entering this divisional matchup. Matt Boldy<\/a> has recorded 25 goals with 39 assists for the Wild.<\/p>\n

Dallas is coming off a loss, but should bounce back with a win.<\/p>\n

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

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 0-1 Senators<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TSN5; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We go to our featured game<\/a> of NHL predictions between the Blue Jackets and Senators. Columbus is likely to start Daniil Tarasov<\/a> in the net for this game. The Blue Jackets are hitting a rough patch with a 3-6-1 record with a two-game losing streak heading into this one. Zach Werenski<\/a> leads the team in assists (54) and points (74) this season.<\/p>\n

Linus Ullmark<\/a> is the probable starter for the Senators. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sens are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. Ottawa has won two straight games prior to this game. Drake Batherson<\/a> has registered 22 goals and 38 assists for the Senators.<\/p>\n

This is an important game for both teams. However, Ottawa gets two vital points.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Senators win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Panthers 0-1 Red Wings<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

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

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Florida Panthers<\/a> visiting the Detroit Red Wings.<\/a> Vitek Vanecek<\/a> is the expected starter for the Panthers, who are on a four-game losing streak entering this game. Sam Reinhart<\/a> is first in goals (37) and points (78) so far this season.<\/p>\n

Detroit is going with Cam Talbot<\/a> in the nets for this game. The Red Wings are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games, but are coming off a win entering this Atlantic Division matchup. Lucas Raymond<\/a> is first in assists (48) and points (74) this campaign.<\/p>\n

Florida has a rash of injuries and Detroit is still fighting for its Stanley Cup Playoff life.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Red Wings win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

We round out our NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game of the night. For Columbus, take Kirill Marchenko<\/a> to score a goal in this one. On the Ottawa side, take Jake Sanderson<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 assists.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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