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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Winnipeg Jets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 8, 2024

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Dec 8, 2024 7:01 PM
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Columbus Blue Jackets aim to snap their current losing streak as they take on the red-hot Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre, with puck drop set for 6:00 PM. The Jets, leading the season series 1-0, enter the matchup with an impressive 20-8 record, while the Blue Jackets look to turn their fortunes around on the road, where they've struggled with a 3-9-2 record.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets

Current Odds

CBJ
WPG
Over
4.5
-118
Under
6.5
-112
CBJ
+1.5
-165
WPG
-1.5
+310
CBJ
ML
+145
WPG
ML
-132

Blue Jackets vs Jets statistics

Stat Blue Jackets Jets
Goals For per Game 3.38 3.64
Goals Against per Game 3.65 2.54
Shots per Game 31.0 29.1
Shots Against per Game 28.5 29.4
Power Play Goals 11 24
Power Play Goals Against 24 15
Short Handed Goals 4 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 245 239
Power Play Percentage 16.4 29.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 71.4 79.2

Winnipeg Jets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/7/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-2
12/5/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 3-2 OT
12/3/24 vs St. Louis Blues L 4-1
12/1/24 @ Dallas Stars L 3-1
11/29/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 4-3

Columbus Blue Jackets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/6/24 @ Vancouver Canucks L 5-2
12/5/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 6-3
12/3/24 @ Calgary Flames L 3-0
12/1/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 6-3
11/29/24 vs Calgary Flames W 5-2

Winnipeg Jets injuries

  • Nikolaj Ehlers (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Dylan Samberg (D): Injured Reserve
  • Ville Heinola (D): Out
  • Logan Stanley (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jaret Anderson-Dolan (C): Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries

  • Ivan Provorov (D): Day-To-Day
  • Yegor Chinakhov (RW): Out
  • Daniil Tarasov (G): Day-To-Day
  • Cole Sillinger (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kent Johnson (C): Injured Reserve

Blue Jackets vs Jets game info

Type Info
Venue Canada Life Centre
Location Winnipeg, MB
Puck drop Sun 6:00 PM

Blue Jackets vs Jets predictions

As the Columbus Blue Jackets gear up to face the Winnipeg Jets, all eyes might be on Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski as potential game changers. Marchenko has shown he knows how to find the back of the net with 10 goals this season, bringing that vital edge the Jackets might need to break their losing streak. Meanwhile, Werenski has been indispensable, not only leading the team with 19 assists but amassing a total of 27 points from the blue line—a testament to his vision and playmaking abilities. Their performance could certainly tilt the ice, but they’ll need to be at their best.

Shifting focus to the Winnipeg Jets, Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey are set to make significant impacts. Connor, leading with both 14 goals and 32 points, has been nothing short of spectacular. His ability to make crucial plays could spell trouble for the Blue Jackets' defense. Then there’s Morrissey, whose 23 assists make him a key facilitator for the Jets. His knack for setting up scoring opportunities makes Winnipeg’s offense one of the most formidable the Blue Jackets will have faced thus far.

Weighing on both teams’ key players and their current forms, predicting a winner leans towards the home advantage and overall momentum. The Winnipeg Jets carry a strong record at Canada Life Centre and have shown consistency in their performance with a better scoring efficiency and defensive record than the Blue Jackets. Given these factors, it would appear the Jets are poised to extend their lead in the series, potentially handing Columbus another challenging night. Nonetheless, hockey can always surprise us, but the odds and current team dynamics favor Winnipeg in this matchup.

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