{"id":488276,"date":"2026-04-16T13:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=488276"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:46:13","slug":"nhl-predictions-san-jose-sharks-vs-winnipeg-jets-april-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/16\/nhl-predictions-san-jose-sharks-vs-winnipeg-jets-april-16\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets, April 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This is the last regular season edition of our NHL predictions. However, we’ll be here during the postseason.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Sharks 2-0 Jets<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV:\u00a0<\/span>NBC Sports California; ESPN+<\/span>. Canada TV: TSN3; TVA Sports.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8 p<\/span>.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our first and featured game of this final regular season edition of NHL predictions has the San Jose Sharks<\/a> and the Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> is the expected starter for San Jose. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sharks are 5-4-1 in their previous 10 games but will miss out on the playoffs. Macklin Celebrini<\/a> leads the way in goals (44), assists (68), and points (112).<\/span><\/p>\n

Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the likely starter for Winnipeg, which is trying to end the season on a high note. Last year’s President’s Trophy winners are going to miss out on the playoffs after going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Mark Scheifele<\/a> hit the 100-point mark with 103 this season.<\/p>\n

Both teams want to get a win to end the season. However, the Jets get the win.<\/p>\n

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

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(Credit Image: \u00a9 Jordan Teller\/ISIPhotos via ZUMA Press Wire)<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Kings 1-2 Flames<\/h3>\n

How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: FDSNSC<\/span>; ESPN+<\/span>. Canada TV: SN1.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 p<\/span>.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

Our second game of NHL predictions has the Los Angeles Kings<\/a> looking to even up the season series with the Calgary Flames.<\/a> Anton Forsberg<\/a> is the probable starter for the Kings, who are going to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Adrian Kempe<\/a> leads the team in goals with 36 so far this campaign.<\/p>\n

Dustin Wolf<\/a> is the projected starter for the Flames, who are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. Calgary has struggled this season with a victory. Morgan Frost<\/a> is first in goals for the Flames with 21.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on the Kings’ lineup for some changes in order to rest some key players. However, Los Angeles should get the win.<\/p>\n

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

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Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken<\/h2>\n

Head-to-Head: Avalanche 2-0 Kraken<\/h3>\n

How to Watch:\u00a0<\/span>US TV: ESPN; Altitude<\/span>; ESPN+<\/span>. Canada TV: SN East; TVA Sports<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> visiting the Seattle Kraken.<\/a> Nikke Kokko is expected to get the second start in a row for the Kraken, which will miss the postseason for the fourth time in five games. Chandler Stephenson<\/a> has four points in his last 10 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scott Wedgewood<\/a> is projected to get the start for the President’s Trophy-winning Avalanche. Colorado is coming into this game with a 6-3-1 record in its previous 10 games. Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> wants to make one last push for the Hart Trophy with his 127 points.<\/p>\n

Colorado has designs on winning a Stanley Cup. The Avs should get a win to wrap up the season.<\/p>\n

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

Best Bets<\/h3>\n

We close out this last regular season edition of NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props of the night. The over\/under for the Sharks and the Jets is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n

As for individual props, take Will Smith<\/a> to get a goal for San Jose. On the Winnipeg side of things, go with Kyle Connor<\/a> to get a power-play marker.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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