Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The short road trip to Florida turned into a nightmare for the Jets, with two losses and a combined score of 1:9. Now, the Canadians have the chance to seek revenge on home ice—will they be able to take advantage?
Winnipeg Jets
At the start of the season, the Winnipeg Jets were, by a margin, the best team in the league. They began the season powerfully, winning 15 games and losing just 1, so a losing streak was expected as fatigue set in. The Jets boast an excellent lineup across all positions. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is in contention for his second Vezina Trophy, with an average of just 2.14 goals allowed per game and a save percentage of 92.6. On offence, Kyle Connor shines with 22 points over 18 games.
Florida Panthers
The reigning champions started the season brightly, confidently taking the lead in the Eastern Conference. However, their play lacks consistency, as clearly demonstrated in back-to-back games against the New Jersey Devils, both lost with a combined score of 3:10. The main issue lies in their goaltending. Sergei Bobrovsky has not started the season in optimal form, saving only 89.7% of the shots on goal on average.
Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers Prediction
We lean towards a win for the hosts. The Jets suffered two heavy losses on the road, so they will do everything to recover.
