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Can the Winnipeg Jets Ride Their Momentum at Canada Life Centre?

As the Winnipeg Jets prepare to host the Washington Capitals at Canada Life Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent performance. The Jets have been on a notable streak, showcasing resilience and strategic play in their past games.


Jan 13, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates with the Jets bench after scoring his second goal of the game against at PPG Paints Arena. The Jets won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past data reveals that the Jets have been strong in even-strength situations, with a 12 percent shooting percentage in their last game against St. Louis Blues and an equal percentage against Arizona Coyotes. This consistency is key for maintaining offensive pressure. Moreover, they've shown an ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities, scoring two goals during powerplays against the Coyotes.


Defensively, Winnipeg has been robust as well. They've managed to keep their opponents at bay with a 100 percent penalty kill rate in both of their last two home games and have outperformed them with hits – 25 against St. Louis and 28 versus Arizona – indicating a physical edge that could be crucial against Washington.


The goaltending has also been solid for Winnipeg; saving every shot faced during shorthanded situations in these games reflects well on both the goalies' performances and defensive setups during critical moments.


However, faceoffs remain an area of concern where improvement could be beneficial; winning only 37 percent against St. Louis and improving slightly to win 54 percent versus Arizona shows variability that might be exploited by teams adept at puck possession like Washington.


As we look forward to this matchup, it's clear that while there are areas for improvement, particularly in faceoff percentages, Winnipeg's current trends suggest they're poised for another strong performance before their home crowd.


Fans can catch all the action from this exciting game scheduled for March 11th at 23:30 UTC at Canada Life Centre or tune into ESPN+ online or MNMT TV network broadcasts.

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