The Winnipeg Jets look to keep up their good run of play and keep pace with the Western Conference Wild Card leaders when they host the Ottawa Senators tonight at the Canada Life Centre. The opening puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. central time.
The Jets have been playing some good hockey as of late. Over their past five games, they have posted a 4-1-0 record, including shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights their last time in action on Tuesday night. You can read our site’s recap of the game by clicking the link here.
This form has put the Jets within three points of the second Wild Card playoff spot that is currently held by the Dallas Stars. The Stars do have two games in hand on the Jets.
The Winnipeg Jets look to take two points from the struggling Ottawa Senators
Compared to how the Jets have been playing in recent games, the Senators are trending in the other direction. Ottawa has only won one of their past six games. They come into this contest after being shutout by the New York Islanders 3-0 on Tuesday.
Zach Sanford faces former Club after being Traded Monday
One interesting thing to watch in this game is Zach Sanford will be facing his old team after being traded only a few days ago.
During Monday’s Trade Deadline, the Jets acquired Sanford from Ottawa in exchange for the Jets’ 2022 fifth-round draft pick.
Odds
WynnBET lists the Winnipeg Jets as the heavy favorites for this game.
There should be no surprise that Winnipeg is the heavy favorite in tonight’s contest, especially when you consider how these teams have performed in their recent games.
The Jets and Senators have not played this regular season yet. These sides will complete their season series on Sunday, April 10 in Ottawa.
Where to Catch the Game
TV: TSN3, TSN5, RDS2
Radio: 680 CJOB
Livestream: ESPN+, TSN APP, TSN.ca
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This game is also the first of two games on back-to-back nights for the Jets. Tomorrow night, Patrik Laine makes his return to Winnipeg for the first time since being traded when the Jets host the Colombus Blue Jackets.
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