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Rogers' TOTAL MASSACRE >> SIZZLING 17-5 L22 in NHL!
(NHL) Winnipeg vs. Los Angeles,
Total: 5.50 | -111.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 5.50 | -111.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Winnipeg Jets check in at 12-5-3 after their four-game winning streak ended Monday in Nashville. The Jets fell behind by four goals and a late rally fell shot in a 5-3 defeat. That contest was the opener a four-game road trip and it continues tonight at Staples Center where the Jets face the struggling Los Angeles Kings. LA began the season 11-2-2 but the Kings are just 1-5-0 since. However, they still lead the Pacific Division at 12-7-2.
Winnipeg: The Jets got outscored 3-0 and out-shot 19-7 in Monday's decisive second period at Nashville. Mathieu Perreault continues to spark the Jets' fourth line since returning from a lower-body injury, scoring twice to give him four goals and one assist in three games. "We've been pretty darn consistent after our first two (games) that we started the season," Jets head coach Paul Maurice told reporters after Winnipeg suffered just its third loss in regulation since an 0-2-0 start. Center Mark Scheifele picked up an assist Monday and is tied with forward Blake Wheeler for the team lead with 25 points. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck ranks in the top-10 of the league in goals-against average (2.45) and save percentage (.925), made just 24 saves, while allowing five goals (.828 SP) in a rare rough performance Monday.
LA Kings: Speaking of goaltenders struggling, Jonathan Quick is one of the top goaltenders in the NHL and his early-season play is a big reason why the Kings lead the Pacific Division. However, he is mired in a five-start losing streak entering Wednesday's home game. Quick surrendered three goals in less than 12 minutes in Sunday's 4-2 loss at Vegas, but remains in the top-10 in the NHL in save percentage (.926) and goals against average (2.47). The Kings remain one of the best defensive teams in the league, leading the NHL in penalty kill (90.1 percent) while ranking second in goals against per game (2.38). Center Trevor Lewis has scored goals in consecutive games while center Anze Kopitar, who leads the Kings with nine goals, 14 assists and 23 points, is pointless in his past two games following a 10-game point streak.
The pick: Both goaltenders are off shaky efforts and while the knee-jerk reaction is to expect bounce-backs, I'm saying make the Over an 8* play.
Winnipeg: The Jets got outscored 3-0 and out-shot 19-7 in Monday's decisive second period at Nashville. Mathieu Perreault continues to spark the Jets' fourth line since returning from a lower-body injury, scoring twice to give him four goals and one assist in three games. "We've been pretty darn consistent after our first two (games) that we started the season," Jets head coach Paul Maurice told reporters after Winnipeg suffered just its third loss in regulation since an 0-2-0 start. Center Mark Scheifele picked up an assist Monday and is tied with forward Blake Wheeler for the team lead with 25 points. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck ranks in the top-10 of the league in goals-against average (2.45) and save percentage (.925), made just 24 saves, while allowing five goals (.828 SP) in a rare rough performance Monday.
LA Kings: Speaking of goaltenders struggling, Jonathan Quick is one of the top goaltenders in the NHL and his early-season play is a big reason why the Kings lead the Pacific Division. However, he is mired in a five-start losing streak entering Wednesday's home game. Quick surrendered three goals in less than 12 minutes in Sunday's 4-2 loss at Vegas, but remains in the top-10 in the NHL in save percentage (.926) and goals against average (2.47). The Kings remain one of the best defensive teams in the league, leading the NHL in penalty kill (90.1 percent) while ranking second in goals against per game (2.38). Center Trevor Lewis has scored goals in consecutive games while center Anze Kopitar, who leads the Kings with nine goals, 14 assists and 23 points, is pointless in his past two games following a 10-game point streak.
The pick: Both goaltenders are off shaky efforts and while the knee-jerk reaction is to expect bounce-backs, I'm saying make the Over an 8* play.
