San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Sharks followed up their three-game winning streak by losing their last three games. They will try to put an end to their streak with a win over the Jets, which will give them their fourth win in their last seven games.

San Jose is averaging 2.89 goals per game. They scored one goal on 23 shots in their last game.

Tomas Hertl scored the lone goal for the Sharks, while Jacob Peterson had an assist.

San Jose has struggled defensively, giving up 3.81 goals per game. They gave up six goals in their last game and won’t win too many games if they don’t play better.

James Reimer saved 29 of the 35 shots that he faced. He is 12-19-8 in 41 games with a 3.37 GAA and a .893 save percentage.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic (Upper Body) and Oskar Lindblom (Upper Body) are questionable for this game.

The Jets bounced back from their loss to Calgary with a win over the Predators in their last game. They are currently in the final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings, one point ahead of the Flames and two points ahead of the Predators. With only three games left in the season, they will try to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Sharks, which will give them their fourth win in their last five games.

Winnipeg is averaging 2.97 goals per game. They scored two goals on 38 shots in their last game.

Mark Scheifele and Neal Pionk scored a goal apiece for the Jets, while Josh Morrissey and Blake Wheeler picked up an assist.

Winnipeg has played well defensively, giving up 2.75 goals per game. They didn’t give up a goal in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.

Connor Hellebuyck saved all of the 28 shots that he faced. He is 35-25-2 in 62 games with a 2.53 GAA and a .919 save percentage.

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The Sharks are averaging 2.89 goals per game and 3.03 goals per game on the road. They averaged 2.33 goals per game in their last three games against the Jets. With Winnipeg giving up 2.59 goals per game at home, the Sharks will be held under their average in this game. The Jets are averaging 2.97 goals per game and 3.18 goals per game at home. They averaged two goals per game in their last three games against the Sharks. With San Jose giving up 3.63 goals per game on the road, the Jets won’t score enough goals to push the score over the total. The Jets and Sharks played under the total in eight of their last 10 meetings.