Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Final Game of the Trip
The end of the Winnipeg Jets long eight-game road trip to start January 2022 is finally here. Today the Jets finish their road trip in Pittsburgh with a matchup against the Penguins. The opening puck drop is set for 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
The Jets started this road trip extremely well, winning three of their first four games, but the second half of the trip has not gone so well for Winnipeg. The Jets have lost three straight (0-2-1 record).
This is also the second game in back-to-back days for the Jets as they were in Boston yesterday and lost 3-2 to the Bruins.
The Winnipeg Jets look to break their losing streak against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are one of the hottest teams in the NHL
The Penguins have been a tough team to beat as of late. They have won four in a row, eight of their last ten, and their last six home games.
Most recently, Pittsburgh played back-to-back games on back-to-back days on Thursday and Friday nights. They beat the Senators 6-4 on Thursday and followed that up with a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Today’s game also opens a six-game homestand for the Penguins.
Odds
The Winnipeg Jets are the underdogs in tonight’s game, courtesy of WynnBET.
With the Penguins on a winning streak and the Jets on a losing streak, there is no surprise that the Penguins are the favorites in this game.
Pittsburgh’s great run of play has propelled them to third in the Metropolitan Division with 55 points in 40 games, while the Jets have dropped to sixth in the Central Division with 40 points in 37 games.
Where to Catch the Game
TV: TSN3, ATTSN-PT, NHLN
Radio: 680 CJOB
Winnipeg Jets Fans: Will the Winnipeg Jets end their losing streak and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins today? Leave your comments below!
