The Winnipeg Jets are coming into at this time’s recreation on a 2 recreation dropping streak, which simply occurs to be tied for his or her longest hunch of the season. On the ultimate recreation of a six contest street journey, our franchise might be in Texas to tackle their division rivals, the Dallas Stars, earlier than heading dwelling for a one recreation dwelling stand.
Neither squad is red-hot at the moment, with each groups dropping 2 of their final 3 video games….so there’s a probability for Winnipeg & Dallas to safe some invaluable factors in what appears to be a good Central Division race. At present, the Jets & Wild sit atop the division with the Stars 8 factors again with 2 video games in hand and that doesn’t even think about the Avalanche & different groups vying for a post-season berth. Lets take a look at ESPN’s breakdown of the divisional standings:
As a result of it’s a day recreation (3:30 pm Central), there received’t be any pre-game skate to provide us a sign of who might be donning Jets’ jerseys at this time. How will the Jets’ teaching employees proceed to cope with the lack of Dylan Samberg’s providers? Will Ville Heinola & Colin Miller slot again in after being wholesome scratches? Will Logan Stanley or Dylan Coghlan make back-to-back appearances on Winnipeg’s third pairing? And naturally, with Nikolaj Ehlers being banged up within the final recreation…will the speedy Dane be capable to play by means of it or will occasionally used David Gustafsson get the decision? Who is aware of…..however we will possible count on Connor Hellebuyck to be again in between the pipes.
The Stars appear to be pretty wholesome, although younger Logan Stankoven could be coping with one thing as he’s not within the beginning lineup beneath. Right here is how PuckPedia is predicting Winnipeg & Dallas to line up their gamers this night:
The Dallas Stars (14-8-0) have been led offensively by Matt Duchene (27 pts), Mason Marchment (23), & Tyler Seguin (20) and are one of many NHL’s higher defensive squads (59 GA in 22 gms). The Stars have been superb on the American Airways Middle in 2024-25, posting a 9-2-0 document thus far.
The Winnipeg Jets (18-6-0) have Kyle Connor (29 pts), Mark Scheifele (26), Nikolaj Ehlers (25), Josh Morrissey (22), & Neal Pionk (20) on the high of the purpose manufacturing, whereas the squad has additionally been good at lowering the variety of targets in opposition to (60 GA in 24 gms). The Jets have been fairly good on the street this 12 months, selecting up 9 wins and 5 losses in 14 contests.
Lets take a look at how the 2 franchises examine head-to-head primarily based on this season’s stats and take a peek at ESPN’s overview of the masked males:
Apart from Winnipeg’s over-inflated powerplay numbers, there may be actually not a complete lot of statistical variations between the division rivals. The numbers say each groups are superb at scoring targets whereas concurrently being staunch defensively.
The hometown Stars specifically might be extremely motivated, with recollections of the Winnipeg Jets chasing beginning goalie Jake Oettinger from the crease within the groups’ first conflict. And with loads of animosity between the frequent opponents, at this time’s Dallas-Jets recreation ought to be a hard-fought, tightly contested affair.
If you need to browse how the opposing followers are this recreation, take a look at the Recreation Preview from Defending Massive D beneath:
Since Winnipeg has been just a little inconsistent with their play these days, it has made issues more durable on Arctic Ice Hockey’s recreation predictors…although I nonetheless suppose SaskatoonJet, Padre, etal are doing a incredible job. Hold these “visions” coming, as I’m sure all of the Jets are anxiously awaiting to see if their names might be known as for some luck in at this time’s conflict.
Take pleasure in the remainder of the weekend and GOOOOO Jets!!!
