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Sabres vs Stars Prediction
The Buffalo Sabres (14-19-4) head to American Airlines Center on Tuesday to face the Dallas Stars (21-13-1) in a cross-conference clash. The Sabres aim to build on their recent 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Rasmus Dahlin continues to lead Buffalo with his exceptional two-way play, while Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch drive the offense. Despite their scoring potential, Buffalo’s defensive inconsistency has been a major hurdle, as they allow 3.59 goals per game, ranking near the bottom of the NHL.
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Jets vs Avalanche Prediction
The Winnipeg Jets (26-10-1) visit the Colorado Avalanche (22-15-0) at Ball Arena on Tuesday in a battle of Central Division powerhouses. Winnipeg leads the division and rides a three-game win streak, including a solid 4-2 victory over Ottawa. Kyle Connor has been sensational, with 22 goals and 49 points, helping the Jets rank second in the NHL in goals per game (3.7) while maintaining the league’s top defense, allowing just 2.46 goals per game. However, goaltending will be a question for Winnipeg, as Eric Comrie starts with a 3.00 GAA and a 3-5-0 record.
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Canucks vs Flames Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks (17-10-8) visit the Calgary Flames (17-12-7) after a frustrating stretch, including a 5-4 overtime loss to Seattle. Vancouver’s offense leans heavily on Quinn Hughes, with 42 points, but his injury absence, along with Elias Pettersson, weakens their playmaking and defensive transitions. The Canucks’ scoring (3.17 goals per game) is offset by their defensive struggles, allowing the same rate of goals against. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen has been reliable with a 2.61 GAA and .907 save percentage, but backup options have faltered. Vancouver has dropped four of its last five games, indicating struggles in closing out tight matchups.
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Hockey Club vs Oilers Prediction
The Utah Hockey Club faces a tough challenge on the road against the Edmonton Oilers. Utah’s offense, spearheaded by Clayton Keller (36 points) and Dylan Guenther (16 goals), averages 2.94 goals per game. While their power play (21.8%) has been a bright spot, the team has struggled with consistency, losing four of their last five games. Defensively, Utah allows 2.89 goals per game, with Karel Vejmelka providing stability in net (2.32 GAA, .918 SV%). Backup goaltender Jaxson Stauber has performed well in limited action but lacks extensive experience. Injuries, particularly to Connor Ingram, further strain Utah’s depth.
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