{"id":488057,"date":"2026-04-15T12:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=488057"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:06:27","slug":"nhl-predictions-dallas-stars-vs-buffalo-sabres-april-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/15\/nhl-predictions-dallas-stars-vs-buffalo-sabres-april-15\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres, April 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span>Last Word On Hockey<\/em> look 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. Our featured game of this edition is the Dallas Stars taking on the Buffalo Sabres. Be sure to <\/span>check out more\u00a0NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Stars 0-1 Sabres<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: Victory+, TNT, HBO Max, TruTV, MORE27<\/span>. Canada TV: Sportsnet+<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Dallas Stars<\/a> taking on the Buffalo Sabres.<\/a> Both teams are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Many expected the Stars to make the playoffs. However, no one saw the Buffalo Sabres coming.<\/p>\n

Jake Oettinger<\/a> is the expected starter for the Stars. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Jason Robertson<\/a> is tied with Wyatt Johnston<\/a> for the team’s lead in goals with 45. However, Robertson has the most points on the team with 96.<\/p>\n

Colten Ellis<\/a> is the projected starter for the Sabres, who are the surprising Atlantic Division champions. It’s going to be a party-like atmosphere at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson<\/a> leads the team in goals (40), assists (41), and points (81) so far this season.<\/p>\n

Both teams may rest players to get ready for the postseason. However, Buffalo ends the regular season on a high note.<\/p>\n

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

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(Credit Image: \u00a9 Alex Cave\/ZUMA Press Wire)<\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Kraken 3-0 Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: Scripps Vegas, KHN, KONG, KING 5, ESPN+, Amazon Prime Video<\/span>. Canada TV: SN Pacific, TVA Sports<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

Our second and final game of NHL predictions is a Pacific Division matchup between the Seattle Kraken<\/a> and the Vegas Golden Knights.<\/a> Seattle is likely to give Nikke Kokko the start in this game to give the youngster some reps. The Kraken are going to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth time in their first five seasons. However, Seattle has beaten Vegas all three times so far this season. Captain Jordan Eberle<\/a> leads the team in points with 55.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carter Hart<\/a> is the projected starter for the Golden Knights, who are going to the playoffs again. Vegas is 6-1-3 in the last 10 games, including two consecutive wins. The Golden Knights can get the Pacific Division<\/a> title with just a point against the Kraken. Team captain Mark Stone<\/a> has five goals in the team’s last 10 games.<\/p>\n

The Golden Knights have been flummoxed by the Kraken. However, Vegas gets the division with the win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Best Bets<\/h3>\n

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stay with the final of the night for our prop bets. The over\/under for the Kraken and the Golden Knights is 6.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n

As for individual props, take Jared McCann<\/a> to score for Seattle. On the Vegas side of things, take Jack Eichel<\/a> to get at least a point.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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