- What: NHL Regular Season Game
- When: March 14, 2025
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Canada Life Centre (Winnipeg, MA )
A pivotal matchup in the Western Conference sees the Dallas Stars visiting the Winnipeg Jets.
The Stars, with a record of 42-20-2, sit second in the Central Division. In their last game against the Canucks, they claimed a 4-1 victory with goals from Thomas Harley, Miakel Granlund, and newcomer Mikko Rantanen.
The Jets, leading the Central Division at 45-17-4, faced the New York Rangers in their most recent game, winning 2-1. Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring, followed by a goal from Gabriel Vilardi to secure the win.
Dallas
Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson are tied for the Stars’ team lead in points this season, both playing on the second line with 66 points each.
Duchene has 25 goals and 41 assists, while Robertson leads in goals with 28 and 38 assists. Mikael Granlund completes the second line, contributing one goal and eight assists in 13 games.
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The top line features Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, and Mikko Rantanen. Benn has 16 goals and 24 assists (40 points), Johnston ranks third on the team with 24 goals and 36 assists (60 points), and Rantanen has two goals and an assist in two games.
Jake Oettinger will start in goal, holding a record of 30-14-2, a 2.28 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage. He ranks second in the NHL for wins and has won three of his last four games.
Winnipeg
This season, the Jets have been driven by Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. Connor leads the team with 33 goals and 48 assists for a total of 81 points, including nine goals and 19 assists on the power play.
Scheifele, with 35 goals and 37 assists, ranks second in points and also excels on the power play with ten goals and 13 assists. Gabriel Vilardi follows with 27 goals and 33 assists.
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On the second line, Nikolaj Ehlers is fourth in team scoring, contributing 21 goals and 36 assists. He teams up with Cole Perfetti, who has 13 goals and 27 assists. Defensively, Josh Morrissey has registered ten goals and 41 assists, including 18 power play assists.
Connor Hellebuyck will start in goal, holding a record of 38-9-3, a 1.99 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage, ranking him first in the NHL. However, he is 2-2-1 in his last five games.
Stars-Jets Best Bet
The Dallas Stars will take on the Winnipeg Jets in a clash of two top NHL teams this Friday night.
The Stars, well-rested after a 4-1 win over Vancouver on Sunday, have bolstered their offense with the acquisition of Mikko Rantanen, who has already contributed 3 points in his first 2 games.
Jason Robertson is also in great form, currently on an 8-game point streak with 8 goals and 7 assists. Dallas has scored 3 or more goals in 11 consecutive games, showcasing their offensive prowess.
On the other hand, Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is having an exceptional season, leading the NHL with 38 wins, a .927 save percentage, and a 1.99 goals-against average.
However, the Stars can draw confidence from their previous matchup, where they defeated Hellebuyck 3-1 on December 1. Expect a tightly contested game, and consider a bet on the Stars to win.
Best Bet: Stars money line at +110 odds
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