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Stephen Nover's NHL Game of the Week
(NHL) Winnipeg vs. Vegas,
Money Line: 124.00 Winnipeg (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 124.00 Winnipeg (Away)
Result: Loss
The Golden Knights have thrived all season because they were playing on house money. The pressure always was on the other team knowing they were taking on an expansion club. But now all the pressure is on Las Vegas to win this home game. Expectations have never been higher.
Winnipeg has more star power and is a strong road club going 4-1 in its five away playoff games. The lone loss occurred in overtime to the Predators. The Jets have solidly won on the road, too, outscoring their foes, 21-9, during their five away Stanley Cup matchups.
Las Vegas upset Winnipeg at Bell MTS Centre, 3-1, two days ago. The Jets outshot the Golden Knights, but didn't play well. Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele and Dustin Byfuglien all had off-nights. That's not likely to happen again as these are all top-30 players. Las Vegas could be without underrated David Perron, its third-leading scorer.
The past six times the Jets have lost they have come back to win in their following game. Look for that pattern to continue here.
Winnipeg has more star power and is a strong road club going 4-1 in its five away playoff games. The lone loss occurred in overtime to the Predators. The Jets have solidly won on the road, too, outscoring their foes, 21-9, during their five away Stanley Cup matchups.
Las Vegas upset Winnipeg at Bell MTS Centre, 3-1, two days ago. The Jets outshot the Golden Knights, but didn't play well. Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele and Dustin Byfuglien all had off-nights. That's not likely to happen again as these are all top-30 players. Las Vegas could be without underrated David Perron, its third-leading scorer.
The past six times the Jets have lost they have come back to win in their following game. Look for that pattern to continue here.