Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators: NHL Game Preview and Betting Odds
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The Winnipeg Jets will look to extend their winning streak to 11 games when they take on the Ottawa Senators in a highly anticipated NHL matchup. The Jets have been on a tear, with their last two wins coming in dramatic fashion, tying the game in the final minute and going on to win in overtime. Led by the league's top-rated power play unit, the Jets rank third in goals scored per game this season with an average of 3.57 per game. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been a massive factor in the Jets' success, and he is a favorite to win his third Vezina Trophy for top goaltender.
The Ottawa Senators, on the other hand, have been struggling, losing four straight games and being outscored 19-7 in those losses. The team has been without several key players, including captain Brady Tkachuk, who suffered a lower-body injury in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Josh Norris and Shane Pinto are also sidelined due to injury, making it a tough challenge for the Senators to earn a win against the elite Jets side. However, the Senators will have their top goaltender, Linus Ullmark, in the net, and he has a 2-0-0 record against the Jets with an impressive .945 save percentage and a 2.00 GAA over his career.
The Jets' projected lineup includes Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabriel Vilardi on the top line, while the Senators' projected lineup features Noah Gregor, Tim Stutzle, and Claude Giroux on the top line. The Senators will need a big performance from Stutzle, who leads the team with 58 points in 57 games played, to have a chance at winning. The Jets, on the other hand, will look to Kyle Connor to break his eight-game goalless drought, and he is a good bet to score anytime at +160. The Senators' Tim Stutzle is also a good bet to score anytime at +200.
Here are the projected lineups for both teams:
- Winnipeg Jets:
- Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Gabriel Vilardi
- Nikolaj Ehlers -- Vladislav Namestnikov -- Cole Perfetti
- Nino Niederreiter -- Adam Lowry -- Mason Appleton
- Alex Iafallo -- David Gustafsson -- Rasmus Kupari
- Ottawa Senators:
- Noah Gregor -- Tim Stutzle -- Claude Giroux
- David Perron -- Ridly Greig -- Drake Batherson
- Matthew Highmore -- Jan Jenik -- Michael Amadio
- Adam Gaudette -- Angus Crookshank
The NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Ottawa Senators promises to be an electrifying matchup, with the Jets seeking to extend their winning streak and the Senators looking to bounce back from a four-game losing skid. The Jets' power play unit has been a key factor in their success, and they will look to capitalize on their chances against the Senators. The Senators, on the other hand, will need to find a way to contain the Jets' offense and earn a much-needed win to stay in the playoff hunt.
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