Penguins vs. Jets, Big Thaw Coming? Game 18 Lines, Notes & How to Watch
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota Wild 6-4 on Thursday. It was their third win in 12 games. They will play Winnipeg Jets on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg won the game 3-2 on the last second goal from Kyle Connor. Nikolaj Ehlers will undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Josh Morrissey leads Winnipeg with 16 points. KyleConnor is the leading forward with 15 points (5-10-15).
Penguins are expected to play Guentzel, Crosby, Rakell, Zucker, Malkin, Rust, McGinn, Carter, Heinen, Blueger and Archibald. Jets are expecting to line up with Boehling, who plays for the Jets.
Penguins and Jets are playing Game 18.
The Penguins are 15-3-0 in their last 18 meetings with the Jets. Sidney Crosby’s 16 even-strength points are tied for sixth in the NHL. Jake Guentzel”s three empty net goals are the most in NHL since the start of the 2021-22 season.
Penguins vs. Jets is on TV on AT&T Sportsnet and Sports Net360 and on radio on 105.9 The X.
The Penguins won on Thursday without playing well. The win and the practice crowd on Friday probably gave the Penguins a good dose of positivity. They are favorites on the Moneyline (-130) but betting the Pens to cover is a payout (+195). Caesars’ promo is risk-free bet up to $1250.
