Jets vs Bruins 03/18/22 – Pre-game notes and betting odds

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The Winnipeg Jets are coming off another big win! This time over the Vegas Golden Knights, by a score of 7-3 on Mar.15. Unfortunately, a Golden Knights win over the Florida Panthers one night ago means they’re still four points ahead of the Jets for the second wild-card seed.

Defenceman @Logan Stanley stood out massively, picking up his first career Gordie Howe hat-trick. Forward @Kyle Connor also cracked the score sheet, extending his goal streak to five games – perhaps he can stay red-hot Friday night.

Personally, I enjoyed a successful night of betting, going 4-for-6 on the evening. Hopefully, myself and the Jets can continue this recent success.

What You Need to Know About the Jets

The Jets are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, putting them right back into the hunt for a playoff spot. This season, they own a 28-23-10 record and 66 points.

Starter @Connor Hellebuyck will make a third straight start in this contest. Hellebuyck has gotten himself back up to a .500 winning percentage. In 2021-22, he features a 21-21-9 record, a 2.99 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage.

Winnipeg will once again be without @Cole Perfetti (lower body), @Kristian Reichel (lower body) and @Nathan Beaulieu (lower body). Additionally, @Adam Brooks and @Ville Heinola will be healthy scratches for this matchup, and @Andrew Copp will return to the line-up following his one-game absence.

Connor continues to tear it up for the Jets, scoring 38 goals and 72 points this season. Captain @Blake Wheeler leads the team with 36 assists.

The Jets and Bruins last met on Jan. 22, where Boston won 3-2.

What You Need to Know About the Bruins

The Bruins are currently positioned in the first wild-card spot in the East with a 37-19-5 record and 79 points. Over their last 10 games, they’ve performed to a 7-2-1 record.

Goaltender @Linus Ullmark will man the crease Friday for the 31st time this season. The 28-year-old netminder possesses an 18-9-2 record, a 2.74 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this season.

Boston will find itself without @Urho Vaakanaien (upper body), @John Moore (upper body) and @Patrice Bergeron (upper body). The Bruins are expected to scratch @Jack Ahcan, @Anton Blidh and @Jesper Froden.

@David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals (33) and points (61), with @Brad Marchand leading the club in assists (35).