The Winnipeg Jets (38-14-3) will put their impressive seven-game winning streak on the line as they welcome the New York Islanders (25-21-7) to Canada Life Centre on Friday night.
The Jets have established themselves as the Central Division leaders behind the NHL's stingiest defense, allowing just 2.38 goals per game and conceding only 13 goals during their current win streak.
The Islanders arrive in Winnipeg riding their own wave of momentum, having won eight of their last ten games while allowing just 16 goals in their previous nine contests.
Both teams have been carried by exceptional goaltending, with Connor Hellebuyck posting a remarkable .925 save percentage for the Jets while Ilya Sorokin has maintained a solid .910 save percentage for the Islanders.
The contrast between Winnipeg's high-powered offense (3.60 goals per game) and New York's defensive prowess sets up an intriguing tactical battle that could determine the outcome.
As these two defensive juggernauts prepare to face off, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if the Jets can maintain their dominance on home ice or if the Islanders can continue their push toward a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Islanders: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 77.33% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Winnipeg Jets: 77.33% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 131 goals against in 55 games)
- Outstanding offensive production (198 goals for, highest in Western Conference)
- Exceptional recent form (Perfect WWWWW in last 5 games)
New York Islanders: 22.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (146 goals scored in 53 games, 4th lowest in Eastern Conference)
- Poor overall standing (11th place in Eastern Conference with 57 points)
- Inconsistent goal differential (-6 goal differential, showing defensive vulnerabilities)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Islanders odds
| Winnipeg Jets | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -190 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +168 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Winnipeg Jets have won 38 out of 55 matches this season.
- 2The New York Islanders have won 25 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 79 points, the Winnipeg Jets holds the 1st position in the league standings.
- 4New York Islanders's 57 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Islanders form
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Islanders head to head
Winnipeg Jets
17%
New York Islanders
83%
Mar 23, 2024
New York Islanders
6 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 17, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
New York Islanders
Feb 26, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
0 : 4
New York Islanders
Feb 23, 2023
New York Islanders
2 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Mar 12, 2022
New York Islanders
5 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Nov 6, 2021
Winnipeg Jets
0 : 2
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