The red-hot Winnipeg Jets (44-17-4) welcome a struggling New York Rangers squad to Canada Life Centre in what promises to be a compelling clash of offensive firepower versus defensive grit.
While the Jets boast the Western Conference's best record and a lethal power play converting at 31%, the Rangers arrive desperate to snap a three-game skid and claw their way back into playoff position with their third-ranked penalty kill unit.
The stage is set for an intriguing battle as the home team's dynamic duo of Kyle Connor (80 points) and Mark Scheifele (72 points) faces off against the away team's star playmaker Artemi Panarin (67 points) in this cross-conference showdown.
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 55% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Pre-game probabilities
Winnipeg Jets
Moneyline
Win %
55%
45%
New York Rangers
Winnipeg Jets: 55% win probability
- League-leading point total (92 points in 65 games)
- Elite defensive performance (152 goals against, best in Western Conference)
- Dominant goal differential (+76, highest among Western teams)
New York Rangers: 45% win probability
- Struggling recent form (LLLWW in last 5 games)
- Poor defensive record (197 goals against compared to Jets' 152)
- Road performance issues (9th place in Eastern Conference with 68 points)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers preview
The red-hot Winnipeg Jets welcome a struggling Rangers squad to Canada Life Centre in what's shaping up to be a classic cross-conference showdown.
While the Jets have been absolutely dominant at home lately, winning four of their last five, the Rangers are desperate to snap out of a three-game skid that's left them clinging to playoff hopes.
Keep your eyes on Jets' sniper Kyle Connor, who's been lighting it up with 80 points this season, while Rangers' playmaker Artemi Panarin continues to dazzle with 67 points despite his team's recent struggles.
The goaltending matchup couldn't be more intriguing - Connor Hellebuyck's been a brick wall for Winnipeg with a stellar .926 save percentage, while New York's been rotating their netminders trying to find consistency.
These teams split their last 10 meetings, but Winnipeg's grabbed the first game of this season's series, and they're looking sharper than ever with the league's most lethal power play clicking at over 31%.
The Rangers' penalty kill might be third-best in the league, but they've been leaking goals lately - 14 in their last three games isn't gonna cut it against this high-flying Jets offense.
With the Jets sitting pretty atop the Western Conference and the Rangers scrapping for a wild card spot, this matchup has all the makings of a desperate battle between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Watch for special teams to be the difference-maker tonight - the Jets' power play unit's been absolutely clinical, while the Rangers will need their usually reliable penalty kill to rediscover its mojo if they want to steal one on the road.
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers form
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers head to head
Winnipeg Jets
67%
New York Rangers
33%
Nov 13, 2024
New York Rangers
3 : 6
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 19, 2024
New York Rangers
2 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 30, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
2 : 3
New York Rangers
Feb 21, 2023
New York Rangers
1 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 15, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 1
New York Rangers
Apr 19, 2022
New York Rangers
3 : 0
Winnipeg Jets
