{"id":554011,"date":"2026-04-16T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/554011\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:00:29","slug":"nhl-predictions-san-jose-sharks-vs-winnipeg-jets-april-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/554011\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets, April 16"},"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 Dallas Stars taking on the Buffalo Sabres. Be sure to\u00a0check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>This is the last regular season edition of our NHL predictions. However, we\u2019ll be here during the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nSan Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets<br \/>\nHead-to-Head: Sharks 2-0 Jets<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0US TV:\u00a0NBC Sports California; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN3; TVA Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>Our first and featured game of this final regular season edition of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/15\/nhl-predictions-chicago-blackhawks-vs-san-jose-sharks-april-15th\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">San Jose Sharks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/06\/prime-monday-hockey-seattle-kraken-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nedelal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-16_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> is the expected starter for San Jose. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sharks are 5-4-1 in their previous 10 games but will miss out on the playoffs. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/celebma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-16_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Macklin Celebrini<\/a> leads the way in goals (44), assists (68), and points (112).<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-16_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the likely starter for Winnipeg, which is trying to end the season on a high note. Last year\u2019s President\u2019s Trophy winners are going to miss out on the playoffs after going 5-5 in their last 10 games. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-16_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> hit the 100-point mark with 103 this season.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams want to get a win to end the season. However, the Jets get the win.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Jets win 4-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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