{"id":468669,"date":"2025-05-15T10:19:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=468669"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:19:35","slug":"nhl-predictions-game-5-dallas-stars-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/15\/nhl-predictions-game-5-dallas-stars-vs-winnipeg-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Game 5 Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/13\/dallas-stars-get-key-defenceman-back\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a>\u00a0taking on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/13\/nhl-predictions-game-4-winnipeg-jets-vs-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> in this potentially series-clinching Game 5 of their second-round series. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/14\/nhl-predictions-game-5-florida-panthers-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>,\u00a0as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n<h4>Series Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 3-1 Capitals<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT, TruTV, TVAS, Sportsnet, Max<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/12\/nhl-predictions-game-4-washington-capitals-vs-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> looking to book a spot in the Eastern Conference Final. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> has been red-hot this post-season and will draw the start for the Hurricanes. The defence has shown a masterclass in limiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/11\/frederik-andersens-shutout-gives-carolina-hurricanes-2-1-lead-versus-washington-capitals\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> offence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ahose01,ahose02&amp;search=Sebastian+Aho&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> leads the team in points with 10, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/svechan01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrei Svechnikov<\/a> is topping the team in goals with seven.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> likely gets the call again in between the pipes for the Capitals. It&#8217;s been a slog on the offensive end for Washington in this series with only six goals scored in the first four games of this series. Thompson needs support from the forwards if the Capitals want to turn things around in the series. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stromdy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Strome<\/a> has been a bright spot with 11 points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ovechal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> did score in the last game and that could get the team moving forward. Washington extends the series with a victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Dallas Stars vs Jets<\/h3>\n<h4>Series Head-to-Head: Stars 3-1 Jets<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT, TruTV, TVAS, Sportsnet, CBC, Max<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/30973\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The final game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the Stars looking to set up a rematch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/15\/revenge-of-the-oil-and-edmontons-depth-and-defence-dominate-the-series-over-vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> in the Western Conference Final. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> has been the better goal in this series and will draw the start for Dallas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> has been unstoppable this post-season with nine goals, 10 assists and 19 points for the Stars.<\/p>\n<p>Winnipeg has its back against the wall and needs better from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a>. He did show flashes of his old self in Game 2, but it&#8217;s been a struggle in the other games. The Jets need to get production from other sources. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> leads the team in points with 14 so far this post-season for Winnipeg.<\/p>\n<p>Dallas has seemingly found the formula to beat Winnipeg. The Stars get the job done and set up another meeting with the Oilers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Stars win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s stick with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for this game is 5.5 and we think the under is the smart play.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Robertson<\/a> to get a power-play point in this game for the Stars. On the Jets side of things, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/ehlerni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-05-15_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikolaj Ehlers<\/a> to keep things going with another goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span class=\"s6\">Please play responsibly, 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 another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\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 Dallas Stars\u00a0taking on the\u00a0Winnipeg Jets [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":468673,"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":[29,4547,4548,4524,33],"tags":[8133,6010,6124,6239,6110],"class_list":["post-468669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stars","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","category-jets","tag-2025-stanley-cup-playoffs","tag-carolina-hurricanes-predictions","tag-dallas-stars-predictions","tag-washington-capitals-predictions","tag-winnipeg-jets-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468669","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=468669"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":468674,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468669\/revisions\/468674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/468673"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=468669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=468669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=468669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}