NHL Predictions: Oct. 18 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings.
NHL Predictions
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators
Head-to-Head: Capitals 0-0 Senators
TV: MNMT;
Our opening game of NHL predictions is a battle of North American capital cities. The Washington Capitals are projected to go with Darcy Kuemper in goal again. However, always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. Washington got on the winning track with a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames in a shootout. Alex Ovechkin is still trying to get on the board this season in his quest to get Wayne Gretzky‘s goal record.
Anton Forsberg is the likely starter for the Ottawa Senators, who have won two straight. Brady Tkachuk has four goals already this season and the Senators look like a threat to score plenty of goals. Josh Norris may also come back into the lineup for Ottawa and he would be a big boost. After a season-opening loss, the Senators look solid so far.
A good prop bet for tonight may be Ovechkin getting a goal tonight. It’s worth a play, but Ottawa gets the win.
Prediction: Senators win 5-3.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Head-to-Head: Penguins 0-0 Red Wings
TV: TNT; Max
Our final and featured games has the Penguins taking on the Red Wings. Pittsburgh is looking to Tristan Jarry in all likelihood in goal. The Penguins offence has picked up steam since the opening-nigh loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Sidney Crosby continues to defy time with three goals so far this season. Jake Guentzel has six points, including five assists already this campaign.
Ville Husso will get the call for the Red Wings in net. Detroit’s offence has also gotten warm after opening-night problems. The Red Wings boast the top-rated power-play early in this season. Alex DeBrincat has a trio of goals this season for the Wings while J.T. Compher has three assists. The new acquisitions for general manger Steve Yzerman have done well so far.
This could be a good one, but the Penguins experience will get them through.
Prediction: Penguins win 4-3.
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