NHL Summary: Jets Chase Sixth Consecutive Victory Against Arch-Rivals Avalanche

Friday, April 12th, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets, positioned second in the Central Division with their impressive 49-24-6 tally, are gearing up to compete against the Colorado Avalanche, who share the same record but sit in third place, in a much-anticipated match in Denver this coming Saturday.

The Avalanche have compiled a 16-7-2 record playing against teams within their division, contrasting with Winnipeg's superior 19-5-1 divisional record. Colorado has shown their offensive prowess by netting 294 goals and allowing 240, boasting a goal differential of +54.

On the power play front, the Jets have recorded a 14-7-0 performance, signaling their strategic strength in these situations. This upcoming game marks the third confrontation between the two teams this season, with the Jets having dominated the last game with a 6-2 win.

For the Avalanche, Valeri Nichushkin and Nathan MacKinnon stand out as key contributors, with Nichushkin tallying 26 goals and 24 assists, and MacKinnon adding to the score sheet with nine goals and 11 assists in recent outings. Meanwhile, Joshua Morrissey and Gabriel Vilardi have been instrumental for the Jets, with Morrissey assisting 55 times alongside nine goals, and Vilardi adding four goals in his last ten appearances.

In their last ten matches, the Avalanche have managed an average of 3.8 goals, 6.4 assists, and received 6.9 penalty minutes per game, while the Jets have averaged 2.9 goals, five assists, and 9.4 penalty minutes.

Colorado faces challenges with key players Gabriel Landeskog, Pavel Francouz, and Logan O'Connor sidelined by injuries. On the other hand, the Jets enter the game fully healthy, with no injuries reported.

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