{"id":499753,"date":"2026-03-12T16:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/499753\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:13:11","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-12-edmonton-oilers-vs-dallas-stars-lwos-hockey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/499753\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 12 Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars &#8211; LWOS Hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey\u00a0look 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. Our featured game of this edition is the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Dallas Stars. Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nAnaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs<br \/>\n2024-25 Season Series: Ducks 0-2 Maple Leafs<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0US TV: Victory+; KCOP; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN4.<\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32142\" target=\"_blank\">Our opening game<\/a> of NHL predictions is the first meeting of the season between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/09\/anaheim-ducks-storylines-at-the-three-quarter-mark-of-the-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/10\/nhl-predictions-march-10-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dostalu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-12_hr\">Lukas Dostal<\/a> is the projected starter for the Ducks but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Anaheim is entering this game is 8-2 in its previous 10 games, including wins in three of the last four games. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gauthcu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-12_hr\">Cutter Gauthier<\/a> leads the club in goals (32) and points (57).<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wolljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-12_hr\">Joseph Woll<\/a> is the expected starter for Toronto, which is 2-6-2 in its last 10 games. This includes eight consecutive losses after sweeping the Alberta teams. It\u2019s turning into a season to forget for Toronto, which has fallen well short of expectations. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nylanwi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-12_hr\">William Nylander<\/a> is first in assists (38) and points (60) for the Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim is currently in first in the Pacific Division, while Toronto is playing out the string. The Ducks should win this one.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Ducks win 4-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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