After a tough 6-2 loss to the Canucks, the Winnipeg Jets head into Edmonton's Rogers Place looking to regain their offensive spark against an Oilers squad that just demolished their last opponent 7-1.
The matchup features two powerhouse offenses, with the Jets boasting the league's second-best scoring record (238 goals) and the Oilers leading the NHL in shots taken (2,181), while the goaltending battle between Connor Hellebuyck (.917 save percentage) and Stuart Skinner will likely prove crucial.
The stage is set for an electric Thursday night clash as the Edmonton Oilers (40-24-4) welcome the Winnipeg Jets (47-18-4) in what promises to be a classic Western Conference shootout.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 61.5% chance of defeating the Oilers.
Pre-game probabilities
Winnipeg Jets
Moneyline
Win %
61.5%
38.5%
Edmonton Oilers
Winnipeg Jets: 61.5% win probability
- League-leading points total (98 points in 69 games)
- Superior defensive record (162 goals against vs league average of 205)
- Consistent winning record (47 wins leads Western Conference)
Edmonton Oilers: 38.5% win probability
- Lower points accumulation (84 points in 68 games)
- Defensive vulnerability (195 goals against)
- Recent form concerns (WWWLL shows inconsistency)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The red-hot Jets roll into Rogers Place looking to bounce back from their tough 6-2 loss against Vancouver, with Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 save percentage set to be tested by Edmonton's league-leading shot production.
While the Jets have been lighting up the scoreboard as the NHL's second-highest scoring team, it's their defensive prowess that's been turning heads - they've only allowed 161 goals this season, thanks in large part to Hellebuyck's brick-wall performances.
The Oilers aren't exactly slouches themselves, having just demolished their last opponent 7-1 and continuing to pepper opposing goalies with an NHL-best 2,181 shots this season.
Stuart Skinner's been holding down the fort for Edmonton with 92 quality starts under his belt, though he'll have his work cut out against Winnipeg's lethal 30.65% power play conversion rate.
These two Canadian powerhouses have been trading haymakers all season, with both teams showing they can fill the net in bunches - the Jets averaging nearly 3 goals per game and the Oilers not far behind.
Keep an eye on the special teams battle, where Winnipeg's league-best power play unit could be the difference-maker against Edmonton's somewhat shaky 76.97% penalty kill.
Rogers Place should be absolutely buzzing for this one, with both teams desperate to grab crucial points as the playoff race heats up in the Western Conference.
Given how these teams match up - Edmonton's offensive firepower against Winnipeg's defensive excellence - we're in for a classic Canadian hockey showdown that could easily go either way.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Winnipeg Jets
50%
Oct 10, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
0 : 6
Winnipeg Jets
Sep 26, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 1
Edmonton Oilers
Sep 22, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 27, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 4
Edmonton Oilers
Dec 1, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
1 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
Oct 22, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
2 : 3
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