Jets visit the Blues after Connor’s 2-goal game

The Winnipeg Jets will be facing off against the St. Louis Blues in an exciting Central Division matchup. The Jets, with a record of 34-31-12, are coming off a strong 6-2 win against the Seattle Kraken, led by two goals from Kyle Connor. On the other hand, the Blues, with a record of 33-32-12, have struggled within the division, posting a 7-15-0 record.

St. Louis has been successful when scoring three or more goals, boasting a 26-10-5 record in such games. Meanwhile, the Jets have a 30-9-8 record when scoring at least three goals. This sets the stage for an offensive showdown between these two teams.

This will be the fourth meeting between the Jets and Blues this season, with the Jets coming out on top in the previous matchup with a 3-2 victory. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in this crucial game as they jockey for playoff positioning in the tight Central Division.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Jordan Kyrou for the Blues, who has 17 goals and 24 assists on the season, and Mark Scheifele for the Jets, who has an impressive 34 goals and 63 assists. Robert Thomas for the Blues and Kyle Connor for the Jets have also been key contributors in recent games, with Thomas posting six goals and seven assists in his last 10 games, and Connor scoring seven goals and four assists in the same span.

In terms of recent performance, the Blues have gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.9 goals and 5.1 assists per game. The Jets have posted a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, averaging 2.9 goals and 4.8 assists. Both teams will be looking to continue their strong play in this matchup.

As for injuries, the Blues have no players listed on the injury report. However, the Jets will be without Gustav Nyquist (day to day, undisclosed), Morgan Barron (lower-body), Colin Miller (knee), and Elias Salomonsson (concussion).

Overall, this promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams vying for a playoff spot. Fans can expect a high-scoring game with plenty of action on both ends of the ice. Be sure to tune in to see who comes out on top in this Central Division showdown.

This article was created using data provided by Data Skrive and Sportradar.