The Winnipeg Jets (41-14-3) will host the Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) at Canada Life Centre on Saturday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Jets enter the contest riding high with one of the NHL's most potent power-play units, converting an impressive 32.48% of their opportunities while leading the league with 51 power-play goals this season.
Philadelphia comes into the matchup with renewed confidence following their commanding 6-1 victory over the Penguins, where they demonstrated their offensive capabilities with 38 shots on goal.
The contrast in playing styles will be on full display as Winnipeg's league-leading special teams unit faces off against a Flyers squad that has shown resilience despite facing 147 power-play attempts against them this season.
Connor Hellebuyck's stellar .917 career save percentage for the Jets could prove decisive against Philadelphia's Samuel Ersson, who has posted a .894 save percentage in his appearances.
With both teams showcasing different strengths and the Jets holding home-ice advantage at Canada Life Centre, this NHL matchup presents an fascinating battle between a playoff contender and a team looking to prove themselves on the road.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 67.5% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Winnipeg Jets: 67.5% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 141 goals against, best in Western Conference)
- Dominant overall record (42 wins in 60 games, 1st in Western Conference)
- Exceptional goal differential (+72, highest in Western Conference)
Philadelphia Flyers: 32.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (201 goals against, 13th in Eastern Conference)
- Struggling road performance (26 losses in 60 games)
- Negative goal differential (-23, significantly worse than playoff-position teams)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers visiting the Winnipeg Jets at home on Saturday, March 01.
| Winnipeg Jets | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| HOME_AWAY | -218 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +185 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers preview
The Winnipeg Jets (41-14-3) are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) at Canada Life Centre in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup this Saturday evening.
The Jets enter this contest as clear favorites, with statistical models giving them a 65% chance of victory, backed by their impressive offensive output of 207 goals this season and league-leading 51 power-play goals.
Winnipeg's stellar performance is anchored by netminder Connor Hellebuyck, who boasts an outstanding .917 save percentage throughout his career and has demonstrated remarkable consistency with a 60% quality start rate.
The Flyers come into this matchup with renewed confidence following a commanding 6-1 victory over the Penguins, where they demonstrated their offensive capabilities with 38 shots on goal.
Philadelphia's Samuel Ersson is expected to guard the crease, bringing with him a .894 save percentage, though he'll face a significant challenge against the Jets' potent offense.
The statistical contrast between these teams is stark, with the Jets converting an exceptional 32.48% of their power play opportunities, while the Flyers have struggled with a more modest 15.92% success rate.
Winnipeg's defensive prowess is equally impressive, maintaining a 91.5% save percentage and allowing just 138 goals this season compared to Philadelphia's 193 goals against.
The odds makers have set the total at 5.5 goals, reflecting the potential for a high-scoring affair given the Jets' offensive firepower and the Flyers' recent offensive outburst.
With the Jets' home-ice advantage and superior statistical performance across all key metrics, they appear well-positioned to extend their impressive season record, though the Flyers' recent form suggests they shouldn't be completely discounted.
Key stats
- 1Jets lead Western Conference with 87 points in 60 games, while Flyers sit 13th in Eastern Conference with 60 points
- 2Jets have a strong positive goal difference of +72 (213 GF, 141 GA) compared to Flyers' negative -23 (178 GF, 201 GA)
- 3Jets are in excellent form with LWWWW in last 5 games, while Flyers show mixed results with LWWWL
- 4Jets have won 42 games this season compared to Flyers' 26, showing significant difference in overall performance
Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
Winnipeg Jets
33%
Philadelphia Flyers
67%
Feb 9, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
4 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 14, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
0 : 2
Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 29, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
0 : 4
Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 23, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 5
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 27, 2022
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 0
Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 2, 2022
Philadelphia Flyers
3 : 1
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