The Winnipeg Jets return from the break at home, where they are a fine 12-5 this season. The Wild, on a 6-1 run, are less impressive on the road, 8-6 so far. The Wild are just average on offense, but are certainly over-achieving on defense, limiting opposing offenses to just 6 goals total in those wins. Both of their goaltenders have been sharp in net. Fleurie has underwhelmed until recently, but was very very sharp leading up to the break.

The Jets are playing a much more disciplined and defensively-responsible style of hockey under new coach Bowness. They are 4th-ranked in goals-against to date, and a strong fifth on the Penalty Kill. #1 goaltender Hellebuyck, bouncing back from an off year in 2021, is Vezina-good this season.

The Jets and Wild are both pretty average on offense, but have both been stingy in the goals-against recently. Both teams have top-rated and competitive veteran net-minders, so perhaps we will see a little extra rivalry in goal. the Under has been THE main feature for both teams lately; 6 of 7 in Wild games , and 6 straight for the Jets. Here is a trend I don't want to buck. Take the Jets and Wild to go under the total again on Tuesday.