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Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets to Face Off in Final Game of NHL Regular Season, Canucks Clinch Pacific Division Title while Jets Secure Second Place in Central Division.

The Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets will face off in their final game of the NHL regular season, with the Canucks clinching the Pacific Division title and the Jets claiming second place in the Central Division. Vancouver has won two straight games, while Winnipeg is on a seven-game winning streak. Key players Tucker Poolman and Morgan Barron will be absent for their respective teams. Winnipeg is the favorite with opening odds at -133 and current line at -135. Keep an eye out for NHL picks on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canucks +115 | Jets -135
• Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-239) | Jets -1.5 (+194)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 57%.

Vancouver vs Winnipeg Stats

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver is performing well in various statistical categories in the NHL, including goals scored, faceoffs, power play percentage, and goals against average. Leading players such as Brock Boeser, J.T. Miller, and Quinn Hughes are contributing significantly to the team's success. Goalie Thatcher Demko has also been performing excellently, with impressive stats and a successful return to the ice after an injury. The team is ranked 7th in offense, 5th in defense, and has an overall record of 50-22-9 this season.

Winnipeg Jets Analysis

The Winnipeg Jets have a strong offensive game, ranking 15th in goals scored per game and 17th in shots taken per game. Kyle Connor leads the team in goals scored with 34, while Josh Morrissey leads in assists with 59. Mark Scheifele is the points leader with 72. Defensively, the Jets have the best goals against average in the NHL at 2.42 per game and are 15th in shots allowed per game. Connor Hellebuyck has an impressive record as goalie with 37-19-4, a 2.39 goals against average, and .921 save percentage. The team's power play and penalty kill units are ranked 22nd and 21st respectively. Overall, the Jets have a power ranking of 11 and a record of 51-24-6. In their last three matchups, Vancouver has won two out of three games against Winnipeg.

Goalie showdown expected as Canucks face Jets in Thursday matchup

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko returned to the ice on Tuesday following a month-long absence, displaying a strong performance by saving 39 of the 40 shots he faced. On the other hand, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck boasts an impressive record with five shutouts, a 2.39 goals against average, and a .921 save percentage. Both Demko and Hellebuyck may be rested in Thursday's game, which holds no significance for the playoffs, allowing the backup goalies to showcase their skills. The matchup is expected to be a low-scoring game, with the Jets emerging victorious on home ice. The Jets are currently on a seven-game winning streak and have a history of success against the Canucks, having won 13 out of their last 17 encounters at home. Conversely, Vancouver has struggled against Winnipeg, losing four out of their last five matchups.

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