Edmonton Oilers vs
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Winnipeg Jets Dominate Edmonton Oilers in Highly Anticipated Playoff-Bound Matchup

The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup between two playoff-bound Western Conference rivals. Edmonton secured a playoff spot with a win over the San Jose Sharks and currently sit in third place in the Pacific Division. Winnipeg, on the other hand, leads the Western Conference and the NHL with 112 points. Both teams will be missing key players for the game, with Edmonton without Evander Kane, John Klingberg, and Alec Regula. Winnipeg will be without Gabriel Vilardi and Rasmus Kupari is listed as day-to-day. Winnipeg is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -115 and the current line is Winnipeg -110. Stay tuned for an in-depth prediction of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers -107 | Jets -110
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-260) | Jets -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 52%.

Edmonton vs Winnipeg Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are currently ranked 10th in goals-for average at 3.2 and 16th in goals-against average at 2.9. They excel in shots per game, leading the league with an average of 32.1 and allowing an average of 27.1. Their power play is strong, ranking 9th in the NHL at 24.4%, while their penalty kill sits at 18th, holding opponents scoreless 78.1% of the time. Top players Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are leading the team in goals, assists, and points. Goalie Calvin Pickard has been solid in net with a record of 22-9-1, a 2.64 goals-against average, and a .902 save percentage. The team's overall power ranking is 1, with an offense ranking of 11 and a defense ranking of 14. The team's current record for the season is 46-28-5.

Winnipeg Jets Analysis

The Winnipeg Jets are currently excelling in various aspects of their performance this season. They rank fourth in goals-for average at 3.4 and second in goals-against average at 2.3. Their power play is leading the NHL, with a success rate of 29.2%, while their penalty kill ranks 16th at 79.4%. Kyle Connor is a standout player for the team, leading in goals, assists, and points. Mark Scheifele is also a key contributor to the team's success. Winnipeg has a strong offense, defense, and exceptional goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, resulting in an impressive overall record of 55-21-4. Despite recent challenges against Edmonton, the Jets maintain a power ranking of 2 and continue to demonstrate their competitiveness in the league.

Winnipeg Jets Dominate Edmonton Oilers with Stellar Offense and Defense led by Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets have demonstrated formidable skill and strength on both offense and defense, making it challenging for the Edmonton Oilers to keep up, especially considering Edmonton may be missing key players such as their points leader, Leon Draisaitl. Winnipeg's exceptional defensive performance is evident in their second-place ranking in goals-against in the NHL, largely attributed to the outstanding play of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck boasts an impressive record of 45 wins in 60 appearances, with a stellar 1.99 GAA and .925 SV%. Additionally, Hellebuyck leads the league in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts. The Jets currently hold a 3-point lead over Washington for the top spot in the NHL and have been on a successful streak, winning six of their last eight games. In head-to-head matchups this season, Winnipeg has defeated Edmonton twice.

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