{"id":66200,"date":"2020-01-17T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=66200"},"modified":"2020-01-16T22:43:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T03:43:59","slug":"nhl-predictions-january-17th-including-the-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/01\/17\/nhl-predictions-january-17th-including-the-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-winnipeg-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions January 17th: Including – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are today\u2019s NHL Game Day Predictions<\/a>. Daily, Last Word on Hockey brings you a prediction and analysis of every game on the schedule. This will also feature a significant game on the schedule that is must-watch hockey. Today\u2019s featured game is the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> vs Winnipeg Jets<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions Including Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h2>\n

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings<\/span><\/h3>\n

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

The Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> continued to win games without Sidney Crosby<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0but now he has returned to the lineup and restores the dominance of Pittsburgh\u2019s offence. All eyes should be placed on Evgeni Malkin<\/a><\/strong> in the meantime. With Crosby absent from the lineup, Malkin averaged 1.46 points per game. For reference, his career average is 1.18 points per game. It should be interesting to see if he can continue scoring at a breakneck pace now that another dynamic offensive weapon is available to the Penguins.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Detroit Red Wings<\/a> can\u2019t seem to catch a break. This week alone they have been thrashed by the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> and New York Islanders<\/a>. Now they have to face a deadly Pittsburgh team with a refreshed Sidney Crosby<\/strong>. Dylan Larkin<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can\u2019t do it all on their own. If the other players on the roster don\u2019t step up and show they are deserving of being on an NHL roster, they will continue to be overlooked by nearly every other team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: Penguins wins 5-1<\/span><\/p>\n

Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes<\/span><\/h3>\n

Head to Head: Ducks 1-0 Hurricanes<\/span><\/h4>\n

These Ducks don\u2019t look very mighty and could very well get blown away in a storm tonight. The Anaheim Ducks<\/a> are miles away from even sniffing postseason play. They are sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference and have a lot of work to do to get back into contention. Ryan Getzlaf<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0needs to do something to spark this team. He has carried the team, leading in points scored. Either their captain needs to step up and do something to motivate their talent, or this team will find themselves selling at the trade deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every game matters for the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>. While they currently hold the top wild card slot in the Eastern Conference, a pair of losses could find them on the outside looking in as the wild card fight is extremely tight. Dougie Hamilton<\/a><\/strong> has proven why the Hurricanes won the trade with Calgary as he has been one of the best offensive blue-liners this season. If he continues producing, Carolina has nothing to worry about to keep themselves afloat in the playoff race.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2<\/span><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Head to Head: Lightning 0-1 Jets<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Lightning are looking to ground the Jets tonight and the likelihood of offensive fireworks is high. It took them quite some time, but the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> have finally found their groove. What appeared to be a very disappointing season has turned itself around. Winning 11 of their last 12 games have jettisoned them from the middle of the pack team to second place in the Atlantic Division. If they continue this pace they will be the top seed in the East, without a doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle Connor<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and Patrik Laine<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0have certainly earned the contracts the Winnipeg Jets<\/a> gave them this offseason. With 47 and 43 points respectively, they are two of the top three scorers for Winnipeg. Their production has been key to getting Winnipeg right on the line of the playoffs as they hold the second wild card in the Western Conference. One thing that is certain is that their top scorers can be dangerous on any night and Tampa Bay needs to be on their toes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 5-3<\/span><\/p>\n

That does it for today\u2019s NHL Predictions. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another slate of games.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TAMPA, FL – MARCH 05: Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) skates against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) during the NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and Tampa Bay Lightning on March 05, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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