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Winnipeg Jets Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Montreal Canadiens in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Winnipeg Jets (34-14-3, 71 points) are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (24-20-5, 53 points) in an exciting matchup. Winnipeg is coming off a 5-2 victory against the Calgary Flames and has been on a winning streak, holding the top spot in the Central Division. Montreal, on the other hand, is on a two-game losing streak and is currently trailing in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. Winnipeg will be without Adam Lowry, while Montreal will be missing Carey Price and Emil Heineman. The Jets are the betting favorite with a line of -154. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions for this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jets -154 | Canadiens +134
• Spread: Jets -1.5 (+158) | Canadiens +1.5 (-198)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 61%.

Winnipeg vs Montreal Stats

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are performing exceptionally well this season, with impressive statistics in both offense and defense. They have a goals-for average of 3.5 and a goals-against average of 2.4, ranking them second and third, respectively. Their power play is leading the NHL, scoring 33.3% of the time, while their penalty kill is ranked 16th. Mark Scheifele is the leading goal scorer with 28 goals, followed closely by Kyle Connor with 27. Josh Morrissey leads in assists with 37, and Connor leads in points with 63. The team has a total of 10 players with 23 points or more. Dylan DeMelo leads in plus/minus at 20. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck has an impressive record of 30-7-2, with a league-leading goals against average of 2.02 and a .926 save percentage, along with six shutouts. With a power ranking of 2, Winnipeg is ranked 2 in offense, 2 in defense, and has a season record of 34-14-3.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens statistics show they have an average goals-for of 3.0 and average goals-against of 3.3, ranking 13th and 27th respectively. They average 26.1 shots per game and allow 29.6, ranking 30th and 27th. Their power play is 20th at 20.3% and penalty kill is 10th at 81.7%. Cole Caufield leads in goals with 25, Nick Suzuki in assists with 36, and points with 50. Montreal has eight players with 20 points or more. Suzuki leads in plus/minus at 9. Goalie Sam Montembeault is 17-17-3 with a 2.99 GAA, .899 SV%, and 3 shutouts. The Montreal Canadiens have a power ranking of 15 and are #13 in offense, #27 in defense, with a 24-20-5 overall record. In their last 3 matchups, Winnipeg went 2-1-0 against Montreal.

Winnipeg Jets Dominating Statistical Categories Ahead of Matchup Against Montreal Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets have demonstrated strong performance in key statistical categories this season, ranking second in goals for at an average of 3.5 per game and third in goals against at 2.4. Additionally, the Jets boast the most effective power play in the NHL, converting 33.3% of their opportunities with the man advantage. On the other hand, Montreal Canadiens are ranked 13th in goals for and 27th in goals against with averages of 3.0 and 3.3, respectively. Their power play efficiency is also relatively low, scoring only 20.3% of the time. Winnipeg has been on a successful streak, winning six of their last eight games overall and four of their last five against Eastern Conference opponents. Montreal, though in good form recently, will face tough competition in Winnipeg, whose goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck leads the league in various categories including wins, goals against, save percentage, and shutouts.

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