The Winnipeg Jets bring their high-octane offense to the United Center this Saturday, boasting an impressive 53-21-4 record against a struggling Chicago squad that's managed just 22 wins this season.
Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 save percentage could prove decisive against the Blackhawks' Spencer Knight, whose .904 career mark hints at potential vulnerability when facing the NHL's 4th highest-scoring team.
Chicago's home ice advantage might provide some spark, but the numbers suggest a tough night ahead as the Blackhawks welcome the red-hot Jets to the Windy City.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction: who will win?
For today's Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 51% chance of defeating the Hawks.
Pre-game probabilities
Winnipeg Jets
Moneyline
Win %
51%
49%
Chicago Blackhawks
Winnipeg Jets: 51% win probability
- League-leading record (54 wins in 79 games, best in Western Conference)
- Superior goal differential (+87, ranking 1st in the conference)
- Strong defensive performance (182 goals against, fewest in Western Conference)
Chicago Blackhawks: 49% win probability
- Poor overall record (23 wins in 79 games, 15th in Western Conference)
- Significant negative goal differential (-71, second-worst in conference)
- Defensive struggles (285 goals against, second-highest in Western Conference)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets preview
The surging Winnipeg Jets (53-21-4) head to the United Center this Saturday night looking to continue their dominance over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks (22-46-10), who've been desperately searching for answers all season long.
Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 career save percentage gives the Jets a massive edge between the pipes compared to Spencer Knight's .904, which might be the difference-maker in what's otherwise shaping up as a mismatch on paper.
Winnipeg's powerplay has been absolutely lethal this season, converting at an impressive 29.19% clip while Chicago's penalty kill (80%) will have its hands full containing the Jets' fourth-ranked offense (264 goals).
Despite their disappointing campaign, the Blackhawks have shown flashes of offensive capability with a respectable 10.88% shooting percentage, though they've generated the fewest shots in the league (1,911).
The last time these teams met, Winnipeg's disciplined approach was evident as they limited themselves to just 4 penalty minutes while maintaining offensive pressure with 26 shots.
Chicago's home-ice advantage might provide some comfort, but they'll need to drastically improve upon their last outing – a shutout loss to Pittsburgh where they couldn't convert any of their 26 shots or two power play chances.
The betting lines heavily favor the Jets (-145), but don't count the Blackhawks out entirely, as hockey's unpredictability and Chicago's +125 underdog status might just make this worth a second look for value hunters.
I'm expecting a closer battle than the records suggest, with Chicago's desperation potentially making this more interesting than your typical 1st vs. 30th matchup – though Winnipeg's superior firepower should eventually prevail.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
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17%
Winnipeg Jets
83%
Dec 7, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 4
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Oct 12, 2024
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2 : 1
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Feb 24, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 3
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Jan 12, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
2 : 1
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Dec 28, 2023
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2 : 1
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Dec 2, 2023
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3 : 1
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