Can the Winnipeg Jets Continue Their Home Ice Dominance Against Nashville Predators?

The Winnipeg Jets have been soaring high on their home ice, and with the upcoming game against the Nashville Predators at Canada Life Centre, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Jets' recent performance has been a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities, especially during crucial moments in the game.

In their last home game on February 28th against the St. Louis Blues, WPG demonstrated a robust defense coupled with an aggressive offense that led them to a 4-2 victory. With 36 saves and a save percentage of 100 percent, goaltending was pivotal in securing this win. The team's ability to maintain strength even while shorthanded was impressive – they didn't allow any goals during penalty kills.

However, it wasn't just about defense; WPG also showed up offensively by netting four goals out of 31 shots at even strength – translating into a shooting percentage of 12 percent. Despite winning only 37 percent of faceoffs that night, they managed to keep control where it counted most.

Contrastingly, in an away game against Dallas Stars on March 1st, WPG faced challenges as they were defeated with a scoreline of 4-1. They struggled offensively throughout the match – managing only one goal from their powerplay opportunity and ending up with a low shooting percentage of just four percent.

But it's not all doom and gloom for WPG fans; another away game saw them bounce back spectacularly against Carolina Hurricanes on March 2nd. After two scoreless periods for WPG, they erupted in the third period scoring five goals which included one powerplay goal out of five opportunities (20 percent success rate). This remarkable comeback showcased their tenacity and ability to perform under pressure.

As we look ahead to facing NSH at Canada Life Centre where fan support is always electric – there's reason for optimism based on these performances. While faceoff percentages have been lower than desired recently (41 percent against both Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes), this hasn't stopped them from finding ways to win games.

Winnipeg’s strategy should focus on maintaining strong goaltending while improving faceoff wins which could be critical in controlling the game pace against NSH. Additionally, capitalizing on powerplay opportunities will be key as NSH will likely come prepared defensively.

The scheduled clash between Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators is set for March 13th at Canada Life Centre starting at 6:30 PM local time (CT). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live broadcasts available through ESPN+ online or BSSO TV network coverage.