The Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets (39-14-3) bring their impressive eight-game winning streak to Enterprise Center as they face the St. Louis Blues (25-26-5) in a crucial divisional matchup on Saturday night.
The Jets have been dominating on both ends of the ice this season, leading the NHL with 202 goals scored while allowing a league-best 2.39 goals per game, anchored by Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .925 save percentage.
Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have been driving the Jets' offensive success with a combined 61 goals and 71 assists, while the Blues have struggled to find consistent scoring, averaging just 2.70 goals per game.
The contrast between these teams couldn't be more stark, with Winnipeg showcasing the league's best defense and St. Louis trying to overcome their offensive challenges under Jordan Binnington's .897 save percentage.
While the Jets enter as clear favorites, the Blues' home-ice advantage at Enterprise Center could provide the spark needed to challenge their division rivals.
This Central Division showdown promises to showcase whether the Jets can maintain their remarkable momentum or if the Blues can find a way to upset the NHL's hottest team.
St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 60.33% chance of defeating the Blues.
Pre-game probabilities
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St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets: 60.33% win probability
- League-leading offense (202 goals for, highest in Western Conference)
- Superior defensive record (134 goals against, best in Western Conference)
- Exceptional recent form (WWWWW, perfect in last 5 games)
St. Louis Blues: 39.67% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (171 goals against vs league average)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLLWL in last 5 games)
- Significant points gap (55 points vs Jets' 81 points)
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St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The Central Division's top-ranked Winnipeg Jets (39-14-3) are set to face off against the struggling St. Louis Blues (25-26-5) at Enterprise Center in what promises to be an intriguing matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.
The Jets enter this contest riding an impressive eight-game winning streak and boasting the NHL's best defense, allowing a mere 2.39 goals per game, with netminder Connor Hellebuyck putting up stellar numbers including a .925 save percentage and 2.06 goals-against average.
Winnipeg's offensive firepower has been equally impressive, with the dynamic duo of Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele combining for an outstanding 61 goals and 71 assists this season, while the team averages 3.61 goals per game.
The Blues, meanwhile, have struggled to find their rhythm this season, particularly on offense where they're managing just 2.70 goals per game, despite solid contributions from Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas who have combined for 36 goals and 49 assists.
St. Louis's defensive woes are evident in their 3.05 goals against per game, with goalkeeper Jordan Binnington posting a concerning .897 save percentage and a -5.4 goals saved above average.
The Jets' blue line has been exceptional, with Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo anchoring the defense and contributing significantly to both ends of the ice, combining for 15.3 defensive point shares.
Adding depth to Winnipeg's attack, the trio of Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti, and Nikolaj Ehlers has contributed 52 goals and 81 assists, making the Jets' offense one of the most well-rounded in the league.
While the Blues have shown moments of promise with veterans like Colton Parayko and Ryan Suter combining for 15.6 defensive point shares, their inconsistency has been a major factor in their current sixth-place division standing.
Given the stark contrast in form between these two teams, the Jets appear poised to extend their winning streak, though the Blues' home-ice advantage at Enterprise Center could make this a more competitive affair than the statistics suggest.
St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets form
St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
St. Louis Blues
33%
Winnipeg Jets
67%
Dec 4, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
1 : 4
St. Louis Blues
Oct 23, 2024
St. Louis Blues
2 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
Feb 28, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Nov 8, 2023
St. Louis Blues
2 : 5
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 25, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Mar 19, 2023
St. Louis Blues
3 : 0
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