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In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 9th, at the Canada Life Centre.
Jets Defense Has Confidence
The Jets defense has confidence heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. In each of the last two games the Jets have given up a grand total of zero goals. In the last game the Jets faced one of the best offenses in the NHL in the Colorado Avalanche and they gave up zero goals total.
Connor Hellebuyck saved all 35 of the shots that he faced. The Jets are averaging 4.5 goals while their defense is giving up 2.14 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is also ranked 1st in the leaguue. They have a shot percentage of 14.19 which is 2nd best in the NHL.
Stars Have Played Well
The Stars have played well overall this season and hey sit with an 8-4 record overall. In the last game the Stars faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks and they scored three goals whie the defense gave up only one one. Jake Oettinger was in goal and he stepped up saving 25 of the 26 shots that he faced. The Stars overall this season are averaging 3.08 goals while their defense is giving up 2.33 goals per game.
The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Matt Duchene has scored seven goals and added eight assists. Tyler Seguin has played only eight games but has scored six goals and four assists. Marson Marchment is dealing with an injury and it’s unclear if he’s going to be able to go in this game.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction
The Stars are good, but they aren’t the Winnipeg Jets good. The Jets are the top ranked offense and defense in all of the NHL and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Stars defense is good, but the Jets showed in the last game they don’t need to score many goals to get the job done. The Jets are going to score a goal or two and that is going to be enough to get the job done. Back the Jets.