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Jets Soar and Penguins Dive into Winnipeg Showdown

As the Winnipeg Jets prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Canada Life Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The Jets have been on a notable streak, showcasing a robust offensive front and solid goaltending in recent games.


Jan 13, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates into the offensive zone with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their last matchup against the Boston Bruins, the Jets dominated with a 5-1 victory. Their shooting percentage was an impressive 15 percent, significantly higher than their opponents' 4 percent. The powerplay unit excelled with two goals from three opportunities, reflecting a success rate of 67 percent. Faceoff wins were also in favor of the Jets at 57 percent.


The game prior saw similar success for Winnipeg against the Detroit Red Wings with another high-scoring game ending in a 5-2 win for the Jets. Their shooting percentage remained strong at 12 percent while maintaining control over faceoffs with a win rate of 56 percent.


Jan 13, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (77) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Jets won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth flying as they faced off against Montreal Canadiens where they narrowly lost in overtime by one goal (3-2). Despite this setback, goaltending remained consistent with an excellent save percentage and only two goals allowed during regulation time.


Looking ahead to facing Pittsburgh Penguins, fans should watch for how well the powerplay units perform given recent successes. Additionally, maintaining control over faceoffs could be crucial as it has been indicative of controlling play throughout these past games.


Jan 13, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) celebrates a goal by center Mark Scheifele (55) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 11th at Canada Life Centre and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ nationally and SportsNet PT channel 659 for away locale viewers. With both teams bringing their strengths to this highly anticipated match-up, fans are sure not to miss out on what promises to be an exciting contest between these two competitive teams.

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