Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 12/17/2021 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-110) Jets (-110)

Canada Life Centre is the venue where Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets (13-10-5) will take on the Washington Capitals (17-5-7) on Friday. The Capitals open this contest at -110 while the Jets are coming in at -110. The over/under opens at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the losing side of the ice with a 5-4 loss against the Blackhawks in their previous game. The Capitals had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in this loss. In the matchup, they scored on 4 of the 46 shots they tried. Additionally, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. Washington accrued 6 minutes in the box in this game.

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In terms of their scoring, the Washington Capitals have earned 99 goals (4th in pro hockey) so far this year and have given up 75. For the current campaign, they have recorded 41 points and their points percentage is .707. Washington comes into tonight with 82 power play chances and they have scored 14 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 17.07%. At even strength, the Capitals have given up 61 goals while having 85 of their own. Washington has taken 920 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. The Capitals have had 823 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .909. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 72 power play tries (25th in hockey) and have a total of 14 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Ilya Samsonov. The opposition has been able to score 149 goals versus Samsonov in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.62. Samsonov has taken the ice for 61 games during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .909 during his 3,413 minutes in the crease. He has accumulated an overall record of 40-12-5 and he was named the starter in 54 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Samsonov has accrued 25 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .463. Samsonov has had 1,630 shot attempts against him and has amassed 1,481 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Winnipeg faced the Sabres in a game where the Jets ended up losing by a final of 4-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Jets converted 2 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they took.

The Jets are sitting with 66 goals at even strength and 17 goals (14th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Winnipeg has attempted 922 shots (11th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 9.00%, while allowing the opposition 880 shots. During this campaign, the Winnipeg Jets are sitting with 83 goals, 31 points, in addition to a points percentage of .554. They have a total of 87 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 19.54%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 68.75% on their opponents 80 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.3%. They have permitted 77 goals to be scored by of a combination of 52 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice.

On the other side of the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck protecting the net. He has racked up 9,319 stops out of 10,166 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .917. Hellebuyck has earned a career mark of 182-110-29 and has been in net for 337 games. He has started in 328 games and has accumulated 19,296 minutes. Hellebuyck's quality start percentage is 55.2% and he has qualified for 181 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has allowed 847 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-110)

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