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Still Remain Near The Top Of The Standings
Despite losing their last 3 games, the Jets remain near the top of the NHL standings. They have 56 points (27-12-2) which is currently the 2nd-most in the league. Winnipeg is one point behind Vegas for first.
Power Play Struggling
The Jets power play went 0-for-2 on Saturday. It’s the 2nd time this season the Jets haven’t scored on the power play in 3 straight games. Winnipeg’s power play remains the best in the NHL, operating at a 31.5% success rate.
Strong Record At Home
Despite beginning this season-high 8-game homestand with 2 consecutive losses, the Jets are 14-4-2 at home this season, including points in 7 of the past 8 games (5-1-2) at Canada Life Centre.
Most Goals In The NHL
The Jets have scored 147 goals this season to lead the NHL. It’s the most goals scored throughout 41 games in franchise history.
Points
Winnipeg has points in every game when leading after the first (14-0-2) or second (19-0-1) periods. The Jets now have 59 goals in the 3rd frame, which is the most among in any period by a team this season.
Solid Goaltending
The Jets are 3rd in the league in goals against average with 2.54. Not including empty net goals, they have allowed 4 or more goals in only 5 games this season.
Nino Magic
Nino Niederreiter extended his point streak to 3 games in Saturday’s contest. He has recorded an assist in each game (3A) over the trio of tilts. This is the 3rd time this season that he has a streak of 3 games or more.
Jets/Predators History
Winnipeg is 14-5-1 in their past 20 games against Nashville, but have lost 3 of the past 5 meetings. The Jets have won 5 of the past 6 matchups against Nashville at home.