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Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 27, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025 9:39 PM
The Winnipeg Jets, riding a hot streak, head into Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM to take on the Nashville Predators in a Central Division matchup. The Jets, with a commanding 42-14-3 record, look to extend their win streak against the struggling Predators, who are 20-30-7 on the season. Winnipeg has a slight edge in the regular season series, leading 2-1 thus far.
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators

Current Odds

WPG
NSH
Over
4.5
+150
Under
3.5
+155
WPG
+1.5
-125
NSH
-1.5
+150
WPG
ML
+1060
NSH
ML
-769

Jets vs Predators statistics

Stat Jets Predators
Goals For per Game 3.58 2.56
Goals Against Average 2.36 3.32
Shots per Game 28.6 29.6
Shots Against per Game 27.8 29.5
Power Play Goals 51 33
Power Play Goals Against 31 33
Short Handed Goals 4 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 466 531
Power Play Percentage 31.7 20.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.6 80.5

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/25/25 vs Florida Panthers L 4-1
2/23/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-0
2/22/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 2-1
2/8/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-4
2/7/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 6-2

Winnipeg Jets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/24/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 2-1 OT
2/22/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 4-3 SO
2/7/25 vs New York Islanders W 4-3
2/4/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 3-0
2/1/25 @ Washington Capitals W 5-4 OT

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Mark Jankowski (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Roman Josi (D): Day-To-Day
  • Adam Wilsby (D): Injured Reserve
  • Zachary L'Heureux (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Evangelista (RW): Day-To-Day

Winnipeg Jets injuries

  • Morgan Barron (C): Injured Reserve
  • Connor Hellebuyck (G): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Morrissey (D): Day-To-Day
  • Nikolaj Ehlers (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Haydn Fleury (D): Injured Reserve

Jets vs Predators game info

Type Info
Venue Bridgestone Arena
Location Nashville, TN
Puck drop Thu 8:00 PM
TV FanDuel SN South

Jets vs Predators predictions

Mark Scheifele is skating into the matchup with some serious firepower, isn't he? With 33 goals to his name already, the Winnipeg Jets center is poised to make a significant impact against the Nashville Predators. You can almost picture him weaving his way through defenders, eyes locked on the net, ready to capitalize on any opportunity. Teammate Kyle Connor, too, has been a passing magician with 42 assists, leading the way in setting up those critical plays. Combining the brilliance of his assists with his experience, Connor's total of 73 points makes him a constant threat on the ice. With the Jets leading the season series 2-1, it's clear that the synergy between Scheifele and Connor could once again play a pivotal role as they chase another win on the road.

Now, flipping the script over to the Nashville Predators—this team may have had a challenging season, but let’s not count Filip Forsberg out just yet. As their goal-scoring and assisting leader, Forsberg is the heart and soul of their offensive line-up. Whether it's sniping a wrister into the top shelf or threading a needle-like pass through defenders, his 21 goals and 32 assists speak volumes about his skills on the ice. Predators fans aren’t losing faith, are they? After all, Bridgestone Arena has served up a few surprises this season, giving Nashville a respectable home record that suggests they might just have a few tricks up their sleeves for this encounter with the Jets.

So, which way is this game likely to swing? Leaning on their impressive road record of 19-9-0, the Winnipeg Jets have the momentum and a confident lineup that can find ways to win in tight situations. While the Predators have their strengths, particularly at home, the consistency and talent depth of the Jets make them the likely favorites. You don’t have to be a hockey analyst to see that Winnipeg is bringing their A-game into this one. It should be an exciting matchup, with the Jets having a slight edge to clinch another victory and extend their winning streak. What do you think? Are you ready for the showdown?

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