The red-hot Winnipeg Jets roll into Rogers Arena fresh off a commanding 4-1 victory over the Stars, bringing their impressive 46-17-4 record to face a Vancouver Canucks squad that's fighting to stay relevant at 31-24-11.
The goaltending battle could prove decisive, with Jets' stalwart Connor Hellebuyck (.918 save percentage) squaring off against Vancouver's Kevin Lankinen, who's been shaky with a .905 career save percentage behind a Canucks defense that's allowed nearly 1,800 shots this season.
The contrast couldn't be starker between the Jets' league-leading power play (31.32%) and Vancouver's middling special teams as the Canucks welcome their prairie rivals for what promises to be an intense Western Conference showdown.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 66.5% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Pre-game probabilities
Winnipeg Jets
Moneyline
Win %
66.5%
33.5%
Vancouver Canucks
Winnipeg Jets: 66.5% win probability
- League-leading defense (156 goals against, best in Western Conference)
- Dominant offensive output (237 goals scored, highest in Western Conference)
- Superior win record (47 wins in 68 games, 1st in standings)
Vancouver Canucks: 33.5% win probability
- Struggling defense (203 goals against vs league average 195)
- Inconsistent scoring (185 goals scored, bottom half of conference)
- Poor recent form (LWWLL, dropping crucial points)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The red-hot Winnipeg Jets roll into Rogers Arena looking to build on their impressive 4-1 victory over the Stars, with their high-octane offense that's netted 233 goals this season - second-best in the NHL.
Connor Hellebuyck's been an absolute wall between the pipes for the Jets, boasting a career .918 save percentage that's given opposing forwards nightmares.
The Canucks, fresh off a confidence-boosting 6-2 drubbing of the Blackhawks, will need to crack Winnipeg's stingy defense that's limited opponents to just 153 goals this campaign.
Vancouver's power play could be the x-factor in this one - they've converted a respectable 22.28% of their chances with the man advantage, though they'll be tested against Winnipeg's disciplined squad that's taken just 2 penalty minutes in their last outing.
The Jets' lethal power play unit, clicking at an eye-popping 31.32%, might just be the difference-maker in what's shaping up to be a classic Western Conference showdown.
Keep your eyes on the Jets' offensive firepower - they've been lighting the lamp with a 12.3% shooting percentage, while the Canucks' netminding has looked a bit shaky with an .887 save percentage.
This cross-Canadian clash has all the makings of a barn-burner, with both teams desperate to bank crucial points as the playoff race heats up.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
Vancouver Canucks
17%
Winnipeg Jets
83%
Jan 15, 2025
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
Apr 19, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
5 : 0
Winnipeg Jets
Feb 18, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 8, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
7 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 30, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
