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The Winnipeg Jets are looking to come off their worst game of the season with a loss to the Dallas Stars, but things don't get any easier as the team heads east to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. According to news from the Jets' coaching staff after practice: Gabriel Bilardi, Nikolai Ehlers, sean monaghanand mason appleton The lineup is certainly in flux at the moment, as everything will be determined at game time.
The Hurricanes are on a two-game winning streak and have a solid record of 19-7-4 when playing at PNC Arena. The Canes, who have allowed just eight points in their past five games, are causing all sorts of problems for opposing offenses.Winnipeg dropped Thursday's game against Texas, but has played six games.th The Jets have been strong on the road this season (16-9-3) So they will be hoping to get back in the win column against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference (Fourth 8 in the eastth in the NHL).
The Winnipeg Jets are finding it difficult to put everything together at once this season. Even as they were racking up wins with their defensive gems and great 5-on-5 scoring, their special teams were flying blank. And when the power play finally starts taking the net puck with regularity, the offense dries up at even strength. As a result, the team began to push for more goals and found themselves exposed to the counter-attacks that cost them their lives in the previous game.
The answer is, of course, “play.” rick bowness' Run the system properly. If all players are making an effort, when the first forechecker disrupts an opponent's breakout, the next Winnipeg forward will be right there to pick up the spilled puck or be in position to provide a passing option. I will be attached to it. If a play doesn't immediately lead to an opportunity, you can start the cycle looking for a better look. The same applies to other zones. For example, a tight gap allows a defenseman to step into the neutral zone to break up a pass, or a good backcheck can help regain possession of the puck. Of course, in the defensive zone, Winnipeg's depth is essential to keep the team from being trapped in its own half for minutes at a time. When the puck is dumped on the Jets side, a good gap ensures that the first returning player has a great passing option to initiate a breakthrough. Equally important, the third player must be in a position to smoothly exit the zone. A mistake or delay on any of these will give the other team an opportunity to avoid the forecheck or make an easy play that creates their own offense. It's a tough job, but if the Winnipeg Jets can do these things consistently, they'll eventually have offense coming from all areas (Top 6th place, Bottom 6th place, PP). That would make them a very difficult team to beat…just like they were in the first half of the season.
Now that we've digressed a bit, let's get back to the preview. I was looking at Winnipeg's player statistics. sean monaghan They still have an unsustainable shooting percentage (25%).So I thought he should probably take more than 2.5 shots per game, but I was really surprised to see that in action. mark scheifele The average is less (2.25). I know Shaikh has had more assists than goals over his career, but he's also a player who had 38 and 42 goal seasons, so someone tell him to pull the trigger more often. There is a need.The No. 1 center leads the team with 52 points and is being chased. josh morrissey (46 points), Nikolai Ehlers (42 points), and Kyle Connor (41 points). We don't know what the forward development will be on Saturday, but we do know the following: conor hellebike (2.23 GAA/.924%) is between the pipes.
The Carolina Hurricanes are leading the way offensively. Sebastian Aho (62 points), born in Winnipeg Seth Jarvis (48 points), and Martin Necas (42 points). The Canes have used four different goaltenders this season. Pyotr Kochetkov showed above average performance (2.35 GAA/.911%). What’s impressive about Carolina is its depth scoring. At this point in the season, the team has six players in the 30s and five players in the 20s (By comparison, the Jets have 2 and 5 respectively). As a result, the Hurricanes now have 12 players.th Had the best offense in the NHL, but allowed six goals.th Minimum number of goals conceded. So Winnipeg has the best job for them…Here's how the matchup looks.
I can't say this statistic makes me feel better about Saturday's game against the Canes. Carolina has a dangerous power play and a very good penalty kill unit, consistently outscoring opponents by an average of seven shots. It's a very good team that Winnipeg is playing against.
The trade deadline is fast approaching and while hearing the names of available players doesn't get us too excited, there's always a player that would be ideal for the Winnipeg Jets.The two things that intrigued me the most this season are: Casey Mittlestadt buffalo sabers Martin Necas Belongs to the Carolina Hurricanes. I think the ship really sailed when Mittlestadt for the Sabers. kevin chevel day off He pulled the strings in the early Monaghan trade, but I still feel he would have been a good addition. Necas, 25, is a guy I've always liked and is coming off his career season (28G/71 points) But experts say Carolina is worried about her next contract. The Czech forward is on pace for 62 points and is just shy of his second 20-point game of the season. The 6-foot-2 right-handed center/winger is still an RFA after this year, so the Canes don't have to rush into a decision, and I really can't see him being moved at the deadline unless he gets completely blown out.If Winnipeg intends to continue with their defense-first system next year, I would encourage Chevrolet to at least consider signing Necas over the summer…which could be in limbo. Kyle Connor As bait?
I've obviously rambled long enough… so let's talk briefly (About 10 hours since I posted this) Before the game, let us know your thoughts, concerns, conspiracy theories, trade suggestions, or even your favorite game-day food in the comments section below.
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