The red-hot Winnipeg Jets roll into the Prudential Center riding seven wins in their last ten games, while facing a Devils squad that's struggling to find their footing after losing Jack Hughes for the season.
Connor Hellebuyck's stellar performance in net for the Jets - with a remarkable .926 save percentage - could prove decisive against a Devils offense that's managed just seven goals in their last four outings.
The Central Division-leading Jets (43-16-4) square off against the Metropolitan's third-place Devils (33-24-6) in what's shaping up to be a classic clash between Winnipeg's high-powered offense and New Jersey's resilient defense.
New Jersey Devils vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 66% chance of defeating the Devils.
Pre-game probabilities

Winnipeg Jets
Moneyline
Win %
66%
34%

New Jersey Devils
Winnipeg Jets: 66% win probability
- League-leading goal differential (+73 goals, best in Western Conference)
- Dominant offensive output (220 goals scored, highest in Western Conference)
- Superior win percentage (43 wins in 63 games, 68.2% win rate)
New Jersey Devils: 34% win probability
- Struggling recent form (LLWLW in last 5 games)
- Lower scoring efficiency (189 goals in 63 games, 3.0 goals per game)
- Inconsistent home performance (33 points from 63 games, below conference average)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The red-hot Winnipeg Jets roll into the Prudential Center looking to extend their impressive run against a Devils squad that's hit a rough patch at the worst possible time.
While the Jets' offense has been clicking with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele's combined 144-point explosion this season, it's their lockdown defense that's been the real story - they've only allowed 10 goals in their last six games.
The Devils' playoff hopes took a massive hit with Jack Hughes' season-ending injury, and their once-potent offense has gone cold with just seven goals in their last four outings.
Connor Hellebuyck has been nothing short of spectacular between the pipes for Winnipeg, posting a ridiculous .926 save percentage while facing over 1,200 shots this season.
The Devils aren't completely out of it though - their defensive pairing of Kovacevic and Dillon has been solid, while Jacob Markstrom's been keeping them in games with a respectable .910 save percentage.
Keep an eye on Jets' defenseman Josh Morrissey, who's been quarterbacking the offense from the blue line while maintaining shutdown defensive responsibilities.
This matchup pits the NHL's stingiest defense against a Devils team desperate to find their scoring touch - something's gotta give.
With the Jets firing on all cylinders and the Devils struggling to find the back of the net, this Friday night showdown at the Rock could be a defensive masterclass.
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New Jersey Devils vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head

New Jersey Devils
33%

Winnipeg Jets
67%
Mar 21, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Nov 15, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Apr 2, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 1
New Jersey Devils
Feb 20, 2023
New Jersey Devils
4 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 11, 2022
New Jersey Devils
1 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Dec 4, 2021
Winnipeg Jets
8 : 4
New Jersey Devils