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Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 11, 2025

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Jan 11, 2025 7:20 PM
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Winnipeg Jets, sitting atop the Central Division with a 28-12-3 record, will host the Colorado Avalanche at the Canada Life Centre. The Avs, who are 26-16-1 on the season, will look to even the regular season series, currently tied at 1-1, as they face off against the Jets' strong home record of 15-4-3. Expect an intense battle between these Central Division foes.
Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets

Current Odds

COL
WPG
Over
5.5
+155
Under
4.5
+142
COL
+1.5
-160
WPG
-1.5
+140
COL
ML
+196
WPG
ML
-185

Avalanche vs Jets statistics

Stat Avalanche Jets
Goals For per Game 3.40 3.56
Goals Against Average 3.12 2.51
Shots per Game 29.6 28.0
Shots Against per Game 26.5 29.0
Power Play Goals 29 41
Power Play Goals Against 24 25
Short Handed Goals 3 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 304 365
Power Play Percentage 22.0 32.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.4 78.6

Winnipeg Jets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/7/25 vs Nashville Predators W 5-2
1/4/25 vs Detroit Red Wings L 4-2
1/2/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 4-3 OT
12/31/24 @ Colorado Avalanche L 5-2
12/30/24 vs Nashville Predators W 3-0

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/9/25 @ Minnesota Wild W 6-1
1/8/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 3-1
1/6/25 vs Florida Panthers W 3-1
1/4/25 vs Montreal Canadiens L 2-1 SO
1/2/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-5 OT

Winnipeg Jets injuries

  • Dylan Samberg (D): Injured Reserve
  • Josh Morrissey (D): Day-To-Day
  • Colin Miller (D): Out
  • Mason Appleton (C): Injured Reserve
  • Dylan DeMelo (D): Day-To-Day

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Samuel Girard (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jonathan Drouin (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Scott Wedgewood (G): Injured Reserve
  • Valeri Nichushkin (RW): Out
  • Gabriel Landeskog (LW): Injured Reserve

Avalanche vs Jets game info

Type Info
Venue Canada Life Centre
Location Winnipeg, MB
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM
TV Altitude Sports

Avalanche vs Jets predictions

As the Colorado Avalanche gear up to meet their Central Division rival, the anticipation for standout performances is bubbling over. Nathan MacKinnon, with his knack for threading assists like a seasoned chess player who thinks three moves ahead, is primed to orchestrate the offense with finesse. Keep an eye on Mikko Rantanen; the dude's already buried 25 pucks in the back of the net this season. His instinct for sniffing out goals could be the edge the Avalanche need to tilt the ice in their favor. While on the road, the Avalanche have shown they're not one to shy away, with a steady 14-8-0 record to their name. There’s something about rival games that can spark the extraordinary, right?

Switching gears to the Winnipeg Jets, it's hard not to spotlight Mark Scheifele, whose impressive tally of 24 goals this season makes him a potential game-changer. If we’re banking on offensive dynamism, Kyle Connor can't be overlooked. With his 54 points, he's the kind of left winger you’d definitely want jersey-signing privileges with, assuming they secure the win. Of course, there's a bit of concern about Josh Morrissey, who’s currently day-to-day. His ability to set up plays with 33 assists showcases his critical contribution to the lineup. Whether or not he's on the ice might just have a ripple effect on the Jets' strategy. But hey, they've got a 15-4-3 record at Canada Life Centre – there's no place like home, right?

As for calling the shot on who’ll skate away victoriously this time, it’s gonna be a nail-biter. Both teams are neck-and-neck in their head-to-head series, so this clash could tip the scale. Yet, the home-ice advantage for the Winnipeg Jets might just give them that extra push under the lights of Canada Life Centre. The odds are slightly leaning towards Winnipeg with their steady performance on home ground. The Jets' defensive depth typically holds up well, even against a powerhouse like the Avalanche. So, if I had to put my money where my mouth is, I’d lean towards the Jets edging this one out. But in hockey, as in life, anything’s possible until that final horn. What do you think? Would you double down on the Jets swaggering out with a win, or could the Avalanche pull off something special?

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