Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey 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. For this edition, we will look at the Dallas Stars taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild
Series Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 3-2 Wild
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: ESPN, SN 360, TVAS2; Scripps Vegas; Fan Duel Sports North
We open up NHL predictions with Game 6 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. Vegas is expected to go with Adin Hill in goal for this possible clinching game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Golden Knights got an overtime-winner from Brett Howden to give them a chance to clinch. Tomas Hertl leads the team in points with five, but Jack Eichel has come alive after a slow start.
Filip Gustavsson is projected to the lineup after missing Game 5 to illness. However, Marc-Andre Fleury is ready to go if he needs to step in. Kirill Kaprizov has been great this post-season with nine points while Matt Boldy has been great as well. Ryan Hartman has also played well, but the Wild need to find that gear in order force a winner-take-all Game 7.
Minnesota has put everything it has in this series. However, Vegas books its spot in the next round and await the winner of the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings series.
Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-3.
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche
Series Head-to-Head: Stars 3-2 Avalanche
Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: TBS, SN East, SN 360, TVAS, Victory, Altitude; Max
Our last game of NHL predictions is our featured matchup between the Stars and Avalanche. Dallas will start Jake Oettinger in net, as it has a chance to clinch a spot in round two. The Stars didn’t take long to get a lead they’d never relinquish in Game 5. Wyatt Johnston scored the game-opener nine seconds in and leads the club with five points. Thomas Harley has played well from the blueline and has four points.
Mackenzie Blackwood will likely draw the start, but has to play better if the Avs have any designs on forcing a Game 7. Nathan MacKinnon has been his excellent self with the team’s lead in points with seven. Logan O’Connor is next in line with five points. However, they’ll need production from other sources if the Avalanche want to stave off elimination.
Colorado has been strong at home this season and will bounce back to force that big Game 7.
Prediction: Avalanche win 4-3.
Prop Bets of the Night
We round off NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. The over/under for this game is 6.5 and we think this game gets over the line just barely.
For individual props, take Johnston to get at least a power-play point for Dallas. For Colorado, take Cale Makar to get the over on 0.5 assists for this game.
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