Two of the league’s top defenses are set to square off at Prudential Center on Sunday, as the Winnipeg Jets (+110) are on the road to take on the New Jersey Devils (-130).
The total is 6 (O: -120, U: +100)Winnipeg (34-20-1) is coming off a 3-1 loss against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, ending a streak of three consecutive wins.
The Jets committed five penalties in the game, conceding one power play goal. Kyle Connor scored the only goal for the Jets. David Rittich had 21 saves in the loss.
New Jersey (36-14-5) is returning home for a four-game homestand with the second of a back-to-back after earning a 5-2 win over the Penguins yesterday. Nico Hischier scored twice to lead the Devils. Vitek Vanecek was impressive in the win, making 29 saves (.935%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Jets won both games between the teams last season, including a 2-1 victory in their final meeting in March. Brenden Dillon and Connor were on the scoresheet for Winnipeg. Jack Hughes scored New Jersey’s only goal. Eric Comrie got the win, saving 33 of 34 shots (.970%).
FACING OFF
Winnipeg is averaging 3.15 goals per game for the season, 16th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Devils team that is allowing only 2.64 goals a game (5th).
Meanwhile, New Jersey has found the net 3.45 times a game on average, sixth in the league, and the Jets are holding opponents to 2.60 goals per game (3rd). New Jersey averages more shots per game (34.3) than most teams in the league, ranking fourth.
Winnipeg has proven up to the task of stopping shots, ranking No. 3 with a team save percentage of .921%. The Jets’ 21.79% power play percentage ranks 15th in the league, while the Devils are 20th with a conversion rate of 20.50%. Winnipeg has been equally impressive at penalty killing, boasting the league’s fourth-highest PK% at 83.33%. New Jersey ranks 13th at 80.59%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 62 points this season, Connor is the top skater for the Jets. He has 25 goals and 37 assists in 55 games. In the net, Connor Hellebuyck (25-15-1) is Winnipeg’s top goaltender. He has a 2.41 GAA and a .924% save percentage, fourth-best in the league.
Hughes leads the Devils in scoring with 69 points (10th in the league). He has 35 goals (4th in the league) and 34 assists. Vanecek (23-5-3) is the top goalie for New Jersey with a goals against average of 2.31. He has a save percentage of .916%.
HOME AND AWAY
Winnipeg is 14-12-1 away from Canada Life Centre this season. New Jersey has won five straight at home this season. Meanwhile, the Devils are 5-2 without a day off and 4-1 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Jets are 5-0 with a rest advantage.
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