The Winnipeg Jets face the Boston Bruins in a matchup between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Jets have a 21-10-1 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games have leaped into second place in the Central Division. The Bruins meanwhile have a 25-4-2 record and are in first place in the Eastern Conference. Both teams look to remain at the top of their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.
The Jets are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.38 goals per game with 12 goals in the last three games. Kyle Connor, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Mark Scheifele have scored 40 goals and 62 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has also been great. Adam Lowry, Cole Perfetti, and Sam Gagner have combined for 19 goals and 30 assists while defensemen Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk have added 11 goals and 41 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Jets, allowing only 2.53 goals per game including only five goals in the last four games. Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have combined for 4.6 defensive point shares and 75 blocked shots while Brenden Dillion, Neal Pionk, and Dylan Samberg have combined for 4.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is having a great season with a .928 save percentage and a 2.33 goals-against average on 781 shots.