The Winnipeg Jets (+110) head to take on the Florida Panthers (-130), who will be looking to build on their winning run, at FLA Live Arena on Saturday. The total is 6.5 (O: -115, U: -105)Winnipeg (36-26-3) is coming off a 4-2 loss against the Wild on Wednesday.
The Jets committed only one penalty in the game, holding Minnesota without a power play goal. Nino Niederreiter and Logan Stanley each scored once for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck saved only 19 of 22 shots against (.863%) in the loss.
Florida (33-27-6) is playing the second of a back-to-back after earning a 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks yesterday, their third win in a row. Four players found the net for the Panthers.
Matthew Tkachuk had three assists to lead the team in scoring. Sergei Bobrovsky surrendered three goals on 24 shots (.875%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Jets won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 5-2 victory in December. Kyle Connor (2G 1A) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Winnipeg. Zac Dalpe and Carter Verhaeghe were on the scoresheet for Florida. Hellebuyck got the win, saving 39 of 41 shots (.951%).
FACING OFF
Winnipeg is averaging 3.08 goals per game for the season, 18th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Panthers team that is allowing 3.33 goals a game (23rd).
Meanwhile, Florida has found the net 3.38 times a game on average, ninth in the league, and the Jets are allowing opponents to score 2.80 goals per game (10th).
Florida averages more shots a game (36.6) than any other team in the league, though the team’s 9.3% shooting percentage ranks 27th. With an average of 30.5 attempts, Winnipeg ranks 21st.
Look for a few power play opportunities for the Jets, as the Panthers have been penalized 4.82 times a game, most in the NHL, for an average of 12.23 minutes (first-highest).
The visitors are averaging 3.62 penalties (22nd) and 8.48 penalty minutes a game (19th). The Panthers’ 20.81% power play percentage ranks 16th in the league, while the Jets are 18th with a conversion rate of 20.66%. Winnipeg has been equally impressive at penalty killing, boasting the league’s fourth-highest PK% at 83.60%. Florida ranks 28th at 74.69%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Connor and Josh Morrissey have been the top skaters for the Jets this season with 70 and 67 points. Morrissey is among the league leaders with his 52 assists (9th). In the net, Hellebuyck (27-20-2) is Winnipeg’s top goaltender. He has a 2.63 GAA and a .918% save percentage, fifth-best in the league.
Tkachuk leads the Panthers in scoring with 84 points (9th in the league). He has 28 goals and 56 assists (7th) in 63 games. Bobrovsky (20-17-2) has the best goals against average for Florida at 2.93. He has a save percentage of .907%.
HOME AND AWAY
Winnipeg is 15-15-1 away from home this season. Florida is looking for a fourth consecutive home win this season. Meanwhile, the Panthers are 2-7 without a day off and 1-6 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Jets are 5-2 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Florida Panthers (-130)
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