{"id":466861,"date":"2025-04-16T10:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=466861"},"modified":"2025-04-16T10:50:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:50:19","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-16-carolina-hurricanes-vs-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/04\/16\/nhl-predictions-april-16-carolina-hurricanes-vs-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 16 Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens"},"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\u00a0Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> taking on the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions,<\/a>\u00a0as\u00a0our writers continue this series throughout the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 1-1 Canadiens<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open up NHL predictions with our featured matchup<\/a> between the Hurricanes and Canadiens. Pyotr Kochetkov<\/a> is the expected starter for the Hurricanes, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Carolina has already clinched a first-round series, so keep an eye on its lineup. Jackson Blake<\/a> has netted six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Montreal will likely go with Sam Montembeault<\/a> in goal for this game. The Canadiens just need one point<\/a> to clinch a post-season spot. However, Montreal is 6-2-2 in the last 10 games, which includes three straight losses. Cole Caufield<\/a> has recorded 37 goals and 32 assists for the Habs.<\/p>\n

The pressure is on Montreal, but it gets the job done.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n

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

Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; Max; Fan Duel Sports Detroit<\/p>\n

The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> visit the New Jersey Devils<\/a> in the second game of NHL predictions. Detroit is expected to go with Petr Mrazek<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. The Red Wings are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games and winners of the last two straight. Lucas Raymond<\/a> is first in assists (51) and points (78) for the Red Wings.<\/p>\n

New Jersey is expected to go with Jacob Markstrom<\/a> in the blue paint for this game. The Devils will be facing the Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. New Jersey is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. Nico Hischier<\/a> is tops on the team in goals with 35.<\/p>\n

It’ll be tough to see how the lineup shakes out, but New Jersey should get the win.<\/p>\n

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

Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Oilers 3-0 Sharks<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN1; SN West; NBC Sports California; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> taking on the San Jose Sharks<\/a>. Stuart Skinner<\/a> is the expected starter for the Oilers, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. However, the injury-depleted Edmonton roster is coming off a loss. Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is first in goals (52) and points (106) for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is the projected starter for the Sharks, who have lost 10 straight games. San Jose has only earned three points during this stretch and is looking for some positivity to end the season. Macklin Celebrini<\/a> is trying to cap his rookie season on a strong note and add to his 63 points.<\/p>\n

Edmonton is banged up, but should get the victory.<\/p>\n

Predictions: Oilers win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. Go with Sebastian Aho<\/a> to score in this game, but check the lineups to make sure he’s playing. For Montreal, go with Nick Suzuki<\/a> to get a power-play point in this game.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: James Guillory-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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