Carolina Hurricanes vs Winnipeg Jets: Goaltending Gives Jets Edge in Matchup
The Carolina Hurricanes (14-8-1) will travel to the Canada Life Centre to face the Winnipeg Jets (13-8-2). Both teams won one of the two games that they faced each other in
Game outlook
The Carolina Hurricanes (14-8-1) will travel to the Canada Life Centre to face the Winnipeg Jets (13-8-2). Both teams won one of the two games that they faced each other in last season. This match will take place at 7:30 PM EST with the Carolina Hurricanes being the favorites according to the betting lines, having opened at -127.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hurricanes -127 | Jets +113
Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+195) | Jets +1.5 (-238)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 56%.
Carolina Hurricanes
Led by Sebastian Aho's 22 points, the team has been bolstered by their offense, scoring four or more goals in six of their last nine games. Carolina also shows great initiative in defense, ranking first in shots against per game, although their goaltending has been average. Goalies Frederik Andersen, Antti Raanta and Pyotr Kochetkov have records of 4-1-0, 6-3-0 and 4-4-1 respectively with an average GAA of 2.87 and .894 SV%. Defender Brady Skjei has 15 points. This season has been a successful one for the Hurricanes so far, being led to their victory against Buffalo Sabres, 6-2, by Aho's two goals and Teravainen's goal and assist, while Burns, Slavin, Necas and Svechnikov each contributed with two assists. The Carolina Hurricanes have been performing well so far this season. Having been ranked #7 in power rankings, their offense has been strong special with four or more goals scored in six of their last nine games (ranking #9 in offense). The defense has been very good and are ranked #1 in shots against per game. However, their goaltending has been average and has a combined GAA of 2.87, SV% of .894 with a record of 14-8-1. Sebastian Aho leads the team with 22 points, followed by Brady Skjei's 15. Their last game ended in a 6-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres with Aho scoring twice and Teravainen scoring a goal and an assist, while Burns, Slavin, Necas and Svechnikov each contributing with two assists.