Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Winnipeg Jets face the Dallas Stars with both teams in the middle of great seasons. The Jets have a 37-15-5 record and have won four games in a row to lead into first place in the Central Division. The Stars have a 35-17-9 record and are in second place in the Central Division but have only won four of their last 10 games. Both teams are elbowing for first place in the division and the top record in the Western Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Jets defense has been incredible
The Jets are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.09 goals per game. Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and Nikolaj Ehlers have scored 59 goals and 75 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Gabriel Viladri, Nino Niederreiter, and Cole Perfetti have combined for 44 goals and 44 assists while defensemen Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk have added 11 goals and 55 assists from the point to open up the offense.
every Sean Monahan Goal so far �� ✈️ pic.twitter.com/iHTvPKLBGE
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) February 28, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has been the best in the league, allowing only 2.35 goals per game with only 10 goals in the last four games. Dylan DeMelo and Josh Morrissey have combined for 9.4 defensive point shares and 184 blocked shots while Neal Pionk, Brenden Dillon, and Dylan Samberg have combined for 9.3 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been great with a .925 save percentage and a 2.21 goals-against average on 1234 shots with 26.1 goals saved above average.
Stars hope defense improves
The Stars are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.54 goals per game. Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, and Roope Hintz have scored 65 goals and 99 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Joe Pavelski, Mason Marchment, and Tyler Seguin have combined for 58 goals and 82 assists while defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley have added 21 goals and 51 assists from the point to open up the offense.
THREE GAMES. TWO GOALS. LOGAN STANKOVEN! pic.twitter.com/7TsJHmgqJN
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) February 28, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled and let them down in recent games, allowing 3.03 goals per game with eight goals in their last two games. Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell have combined for 6.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Jake Oettinger has struggled with a .901 save percentage and a 2.98 goals-against average on 1050 shots with -2.6 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Central Division. The Stars look to bounce back on their home ice but the Jets are rolling and look to take over this one. The Jets, who average 3.09 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances against the Stars, who have allowed eight goals in their last two games, with Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets, who allow only 2.35 goals per game, should limit the Stars' offense with Dylan DeMelo, Josh Morrissey, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Jets money line as road Underdogs.
Prediction: Jets (+115)
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The Jets have a great defense and both defensive units look to step up and take over this game from the opening puck drop. The Stars should limit the Jets' offense with Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Jets, who have only allowed 10 goals in their last four games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Stars with Dylan DeMelo, Josh Morrissey, Brenden Dillon, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
Prediction: Under 6
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