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New Jersey has been one of the more productive teams in the league through the opening month, driven by strong even-strength scoring and a power play that has stayed competitive. The Devils’ recent run has been steady, with multiple wins in which they controlled pace well enough to protect leads and finish chances. Winnipeg has shown signs of life with three straight wins, but the Jets’ season-long shot suppression and goal prevention numbers remain below standard, and they have needed late-game heroics to keep the streak alive. From a team profile perspective, the Devils have the better balance. Their shot volume, scoring rate, and overall defensive results are all ahead of Winnipeg’s, while the Jets are still trying to stabilize their back end without Morrissey. Winnipeg’s offense has improved enough to keep games close, but New Jersey’s deeper forward group and more reliable scoring distribution give them the edge in a higher-leverage matchup like this one.
New Jersey looks like the better side in this game and should be able to outlast Winnipeg in a higher-scoring road win. The Devils have the stronger scoring profile, the better goal differential, and a more stable goaltending outlook entering the matchup, while the Jets still have meaningful defensive concerns without Morrissey. Winnipeg’s recent winning streak makes the game competitive, but New Jersey’s ability to create more offense and keep the Jets below their preferred pace points to a 4-3 Devils win.
No starting goalie has been confirmed for Winnipeg at the time of writing. New Jersey is expected to start Jake Allen, while Connor Hellebuyck will not start for the Devils in Winnipeg. The Devils’ goaltending setup is the more settled one entering the game.
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