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Winnipeg Jets Look to Extend Series Lead Against Colorado Avalanche in Game Two

The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre in game two of their playoff series. Despite finishing with a slightly better regular season record, Colorado has struggled against Winnipeg, losing all three regular season matchups. Winnipeg currently leads the playoff series 1-0. The puck drops at 9:30 PM EST, with Winnipeg opening as the favorite at -113, but the current line slightly favoring Colorado at -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Avalanche -110 | Jets -108
• Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+218) | Jets +1.5 (-265)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 52%.

Colorado vs Winnipeg Stats

Colorado Avalanche

In a thrilling game one, the Colorado Avalanche fell to their opponent despite a strong offensive performance. Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, and Artturi Lehkonen were among the goal scorers, showcasing the team's offensive prowess. However, Alexandar Georgiev struggled in goal, allowing seven goals on 23 shots. Throughout the season, Colorado had a powerful offense, ranking first in goals per game and fifth in shots per game. Nathan MacKinnon led the team with an impressive 140 points. On the defensive end, the Avalanche were average, ranking 17th in goals against per game. Despite their offensive strengths, Colorado will need better performances from their goaltenders in order to succeed in upcoming games. In terms of power rankings, Colorado is ranked 7th overall, boasting a strong offense but struggling defensively.

Winnipeg Jets Analysis

In game one, the Winnipeg Jets had odds of -110 and defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7-6. Key players such as Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Adam Lowry performed well, while Connor Hellebuyck had a solid performance in goal. The Jets have shown a strong offense to end the season, scoring four or more goals in seven of their last eight games. They ranked 15th in goals per game and 17th in shots per game, with Mark Scheifele leading the team in points. Defensively, the Jets ranked second in goals against per game and 11th in shots against per game, with Hellebuyck and Brossoit having strong records in goal. Despite facing a high number of shots in game one, the Jets were able to secure a 1-0 series lead. Overall, the Jets have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked #15 for offense, #1 for defense, with an impressive 53-24-6 record.

Winnipeg Jets Continue Dominance Over Colorado Avalanche, Look to Extend Series Lead in Game Two

The Winnipeg Jets displayed dominance over the Colorado Avalanche during the regular season, emerging victorious in all three of their matchups. Notably, the Jets secured a victory by a margin of two or more goals in each game. Furthermore, Winnipeg closed out the regular season with a commendable winning streak of eight consecutive games, maintaining their momentum in the playoffs by securing a win in game one against the Avs. The Jets' offensive prowess was particularly impressive in the latter part of the season, with the team scoring four or more goals in seven of their last eight regular season games. This offensive momentum carried over into the playoffs, as evidenced by their scoring seven goals in game one. Given their previous success against Colorado and their strong performance in the playoffs thus far, it is a prudent decision to support Winnipeg on the money line for game two, as they are likely to maintain their advantage and secure a 2-0 series lead.

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