Last Updated Aug 30, 2021, 9:45 AM
Last Updated Aug 30, 2021, 9:45 AM
A three game losing streak for the Jets has killed any realistic shot at them chasing down Toronto for first place in this division, meaning that in all likelihood we will be getting a Winnipeg/Edmonton playoff series.
Home ice will obviously be important, but with both sides likely understanding that will be their fate, I think we see all the offensive stars on both sides just go shot for shot against one another tonight and see where the final tally stands after 60 minutes.
An O/U run of 0-3-1 in the last four meetings between these two was preceded by scores of 6-5, 5-4, and 4-3 (Winnipeg went 2-1 SU in those games, while going 0-4 SU in the 0-3-1 O/U games). It's those games with 7+ goals scored from earlier in the year I expect to see tonight though.
Edmonton enters with a 27-16-2 record while sitting in third-place of the North Division. Winnipeg is currently sitting in secoond-place of the North Division with a 27-17-3 record. The Jets are one point ahead of the Oilers in the table.
Edmonton is coming off of a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, snapping a two-game winning streak. Winnipeg lost its last game to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, the third straight loss for the Jets.
Edmonton has won four straight games when facing Winnipeg, covering the puck line in the last two. The OVER has failed to hit in four straight games between the two clubs.
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