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Winnipeg Jets vs Wild Preview: Jets Seek Redemption in Minnesota

By Kieran Hurley

Oct 19, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck while Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) defends in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck while Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) defends in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Winnipeg Jets are in Minnesota this afternoon for the second game of their current three-game road trip as they take on one of their Central Division rivals, the Minnesota Wild. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:30 pm. central time.

Winnipeg is coming into today struggling. The Jets have lost four straight and have been outscored 11-4 during this poor run of form. Last time out, the Jets were shutout by the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 in their first game of this road trip.

You can read Dan St. Joseph’s terrific recap article of the Jets loss in Columbus by clicking the link here or the “NEXT” link at the bottom of this article.

The first place Wild come into this game after back-to-back shootout games. On Sunday, the Wild lost in a shootout to the Lightning, but they redeemed themselves on Wednesday as they beat the New Jersey Devils in a shootout.

The Winnipeg Jets seek redemption in their second game against the Minnesota Wild this season.

The Jets are looking for a full sixty-minute effort this time around in Minnesota. The first time these teams met, which was back in October, the Jets could not put the Wild away.

Despite having the lead at four separate times throughout that game, the Jets had a two-goal lead in the final five minutes of the game and the Wild were able to score two goals in the dying stages of the game to tie the contest, and then the Wild completed their comeback victory in overtime.

Game Recap. Winnipeg Lose 6-5 Thriller to Minnesota in OT. light

Odds

The Winnipeg Jets come into tonight as the underdogs, courtesy of WynnBET.

The Central Division leading Wild have been playing great on home ice (5-2-0 record) and are welcoming the Jets who are on a four-game losing streak and have struggled on the road this season (2-4-3 record).

Where to Catch the Game

TV: TSN3, BSN, BSWI

Radio: 680 CJOB

Livestream: TSN.ca, TSN APP, ESPN+

This game is also the first of back-to-back games on back-to-back days for the Jets. Tomorrow night the Jets will be in Calgary to take on the Flames.

Winnipeg Jets Fans: Will the Winnipeg Jets break their losing streak and win this afternoon’s game in Minnesota? Leave your comments below!

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