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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 Winnipeg Jets taking on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
How to Watch:
U.S TV: Scripps Vegas; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+
Time: 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with a big matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Vegas is scheduled to start Akira Schmid in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Golden Knights have lost the last two games heading into the matchup. Jack Eichel is first on the team in assists (10) and points (16), but Pavel Dorofeyev is leading the team in goals with seven.
Carolina is expected to counter with Frederik Andersen in goal for this game. The Hurricanes have only lost two games all season, but one of those was a loss to the Golden Knights. Seth Jarvis is first on the club in goals (7) and points so far this campaign. However, Sebastian Aho and Shayne Gostisbehere are both first in assists with six.
Vegas is dealing with a plethora of injuries. That should help Carolina get the home win.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.
How to Watch:
U.S TV: Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; Fan Duel Sports North; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN3
Our featured game of NHL predictions is the Jets trying to extend an eight-game winning streak against the Wild. Connor Hellebuyck is the expected starter for the Jets, who are coming off a loss to the Utah Mammoth on Sunday. Winnipeg is off to a 6-3 start so far this campaign. Mark Scheifele is off to a fantastic start with eight goals and 13 points. Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey have the most assists on the team so far with seven.
Filip Gustavsson is the probable starter for the Wild, who have dropped their last thee games in a row. Minnesota has struggled in recent seasons against rival Winnipeg. Kirill Kaprizov is first in assists (9) and points (14) so far this campaign. Karprizov is also tied for first in goals with Matt Boldy, as both have five so far this campaign.
Winnipeg is 3-0 away from the Canada Life Centre and should continue that in this game.
Prediction: Jets win 4-2.
How to Watch:
U.S TV: MSGSN2; Altitude; ESPN+
Our last game of NHL predictions has the New Jersey Devils going for the season-sweep over the Colorado Avalanche. Jacob Markstrom is scheduled to make his return to the crease in this game of the Devils. Despite the injuries, New Jersey has won eight consecutive games after dropping the season-opener. Jack Hughes is first in goals (8) and points (12) so far this season for the Devils.
Colorado is expected to go with Scott Wedgewood in goal for this game. The Avalanche have dropped the last four games entering this matchup. However, Colorado is still a dangerous squad that can play with the best teams in the league. Nathan MacKinnon is first on the Avalanche in goals (7) and points (14) in the early part of this campaign. However, Cale Makar is leading in assists with eight.
The Devils have been red hot, but the Avalanche stop the streak at Ball Arena.
Prediction: Avalanche win 5-3.
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for the Jets and Wild is 5.5, and we like the over just barely.
As for individual props, go with Gabriel Vilardi to get an assist for the Jets. On the Wild side, take Marco Rossi to get a power-play point.
Main photo by: Bruce Fedyck-Imagn Images
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Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women’s Division I and men’s Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.
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