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Rogers' 10* NHL PLAY OF THE DAY >> 79-58-1 ALL Sports Run!
(NHL) Detroit vs. Winnipeg,
Total: 5.50 | 105.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 5.50 | 105.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The Winnipeg Jets missed chance to move into a tie for first place with Nashville, coughing up a two-goal lead in the third period of a 6-5 home loss to the Predators on Tuesday. The 37-17-9 Jets have 83 points (the Predators now have 89) and they will look to rebound when they host the 26-27-10 Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. It is the final contest before a crucial six-game road trip for the Jets. Detroit comes to town having won two of its past six games (2-3-1) and currently sits fifth in the Atlantic Division with 62 points, seven points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who hold down the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. There are also three other teams ahead of Detroit trying to catch the Blue Jackets.
Detroit: Already facing a steep climb to get back in the playoff picture, the Red Wings are also in the midst of a grueling stretch in which they play 10 of 11 away from home. Not only does Detroit play only once at home over its next nine games, but its next eight opponents all currently hold down playoff spots. The Red Wings just lost 2-1 on Wednesday night to the St. Louis Blues, a team that had lost its previous seven games and indicated its lack of postseason aspirations by trading Paul Stastny to Winnipeg. Detroit has now failed to score more than three goals in nine consecutive games!
Winnipeg: Center Paul Stastny was a big addition for Winnipeg at Monday's trade deadline and he did not disappoint in his debut with the team, scoring one goal and setting up another while dominating in the faceoff circle by going 14 of 19. Forward Mark Scheifele (21 goals & 51 points) scored twice against Nashville to give him six in his last seven games and hike his home point total to 34 in 24 games. Patrik lane leads the team with 31 goals and Blake Wheeler owns a team-high 73 points (18 goals). Stastny had 40 points in 63 games for the Blues.
The pick: We can assume that coming off a third-period collapse against the Preds, the Jets will be well-focused on this game. Making that even more likely is the fact that Winnipeg will be looking to avenge a 5-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit back on Dec. 5. The Jets are a high-scoring team at home (3.84 GPG) and I believe they'll push this game over the total. Make the Over a 10* play.
Detroit: Already facing a steep climb to get back in the playoff picture, the Red Wings are also in the midst of a grueling stretch in which they play 10 of 11 away from home. Not only does Detroit play only once at home over its next nine games, but its next eight opponents all currently hold down playoff spots. The Red Wings just lost 2-1 on Wednesday night to the St. Louis Blues, a team that had lost its previous seven games and indicated its lack of postseason aspirations by trading Paul Stastny to Winnipeg. Detroit has now failed to score more than three goals in nine consecutive games!
Winnipeg: Center Paul Stastny was a big addition for Winnipeg at Monday's trade deadline and he did not disappoint in his debut with the team, scoring one goal and setting up another while dominating in the faceoff circle by going 14 of 19. Forward Mark Scheifele (21 goals & 51 points) scored twice against Nashville to give him six in his last seven games and hike his home point total to 34 in 24 games. Patrik lane leads the team with 31 goals and Blake Wheeler owns a team-high 73 points (18 goals). Stastny had 40 points in 63 games for the Blues.
The pick: We can assume that coming off a third-period collapse against the Preds, the Jets will be well-focused on this game. Making that even more likely is the fact that Winnipeg will be looking to avenge a 5-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit back on Dec. 5. The Jets are a high-scoring team at home (3.84 GPG) and I believe they'll push this game over the total. Make the Over a 10* play.
