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.

The Dallas Stars scored three goals in the third period, to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3 on Sunday. Dallas now has a 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Mikko Rantanen ha

Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.