Predators at Stars 4/17/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The Dallas Stars remain at home on Wednesday night for game four of this series against the Nashville Predators. The Stars stole a game in Nashville this series but lost their last game on their home ice. Dallas went 24-15-2 on their home ice this season. The Stars went 0-4 on the power-play in their last game.

Ben Bishop will take his spot between the pipes for the Stars. Bishop made 25 saves in their last game which wasn't enough to earn the win. The Stars are down 2-1 in the series and are facing a 'must win' game in front of their home crowd. The Dallas Stars allow an average of 2.44 goals per game which ranks 2nd in the NHL. The #3 seeded Nashville Predators look to keep the momentum rolling in Dallas on Wednesday. The Predators stole game three of the series after dropping game two in overtime at home. Nashville went 23-15-3 on the road this season. The Predators were led by Rocco Grimaldi in their last game who scored a goal, had three shots, and three hits.

Pekka Rinne will protect the net for the Predators. Rinne made 40 saves in their last game which was enough to lead the Predators to victory. Nashville allows an average of 2.59 goals per game which ranks 3rd in the league.