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(NHL) Winnipeg vs. Vancouver,
Total: 5.00 | 115.00 Under
Result: Push
Total: 5.00 | 115.00 Under
Result: Push
The set-up: The 15-17-3 Winnipeg Jets lost 4-1 to the 14-16-3 Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday but get a chance for some "instant revenge" with a second straight game tonight at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The Canucks trailed 1-0 after a lackluster opening period before taking control of the game in the final two periods, riding two goals from Jannik Hansen. "We came out with a better effort in the second, competed harder and got rewarded by scoring, and then I think we got a little bit of life," head coach Willie Desjardins told reporters after Vancouver improved to 2-0-1 on its homestand.
Winnipeg: Blake Wheeler scored for the second consecutive game and extended his points streak to three, but Winnipeg's offense, save a Patrik Laine shot that dinged the post in the third, was maddeningly inconsistent after the first period. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck (12-11-1, 2.68 GAA and .910 save percentage) allowed three goals for the third time in his past four starts. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien recorded an assist Tuesday and has points in eight in his past 11 games. Hellebuyck is expected to be in goal again tonight.
Vancouver: Jannik Hansen is finding his stride after missing 16 games with fractured ribs, scoring for the second consecutive game after three pointless contests upon returning to the lineup. Twin brothers Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin combined for three assists. Goalie Jacob Markstrom recorded 31 saves in earning his first victory since Nov. 26 against Colorado. Tonight, Ryan Miller (7-9-1, 2.90 GAA and .907 save percentage) is expected to be between the pipes.
The pick: The Jets are reasonably well rested after getting extended breaks in the past week but the Canucks will be playing their fifth game in 10 days and have only had two days off once in that span. However, after going a poor 15-21-2 on home ice last season, Vancouver is 10-5-2 at Rogers Arena this season. It's virtually impossible to determine a team's playoff chances after only 33 game but the Canucks are showing signs of becoming a strong home team and are daring to dream a little. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. The safe bet here is the Over and make it a 10* play.
Winnipeg: Blake Wheeler scored for the second consecutive game and extended his points streak to three, but Winnipeg's offense, save a Patrik Laine shot that dinged the post in the third, was maddeningly inconsistent after the first period. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck (12-11-1, 2.68 GAA and .910 save percentage) allowed three goals for the third time in his past four starts. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien recorded an assist Tuesday and has points in eight in his past 11 games. Hellebuyck is expected to be in goal again tonight.
Vancouver: Jannik Hansen is finding his stride after missing 16 games with fractured ribs, scoring for the second consecutive game after three pointless contests upon returning to the lineup. Twin brothers Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin combined for three assists. Goalie Jacob Markstrom recorded 31 saves in earning his first victory since Nov. 26 against Colorado. Tonight, Ryan Miller (7-9-1, 2.90 GAA and .907 save percentage) is expected to be between the pipes.
The pick: The Jets are reasonably well rested after getting extended breaks in the past week but the Canucks will be playing their fifth game in 10 days and have only had two days off once in that span. However, after going a poor 15-21-2 on home ice last season, Vancouver is 10-5-2 at Rogers Arena this season. It's virtually impossible to determine a team's playoff chances after only 33 game but the Canucks are showing signs of becoming a strong home team and are daring to dream a little. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. The safe bet here is the Over and make it a 10* play.
