Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets: Game preview, predictions, and odds

Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets: Game preview, predictions, and odds | October 11, 2024

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The Chicago Blackhawks go on the road to play the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, October 11 at 8 p.m. ET. Chicago is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday in its season opener while Winnipeg is coming off a 6-0 shutout win over Edmonton on the road on Wednesday.

Blackhawks vs Jets: Head-to-head & key numbers

Chicago is 26-26-0-4 all-time against Winnipeg.
The Blackhawks averaged 2.17 goals per game last season.
Winnipeg allowed 2.4 goals per game, which was the best in the NHL last season.
Chicago allowed 3.5 goals per game last campaign.
The Jets averaged 3.15 goals per game last season.

Blackhawks vs Jets: Game preview

Chicago is coming off a 5-2 loss on the road against Utah in its season opener and will remain on the road here. The Blackhawks are led by Connor Bedard, who had 2 points in his season opener.

Chicago was active in the offseason adding the likes of Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi, Pat Maroon, and Alec Martinez among others.

Winnipeg, meanwhile, went on the road and blew out Edmonton in a statement win. The Jets are fringe playoff contenders this season as Winnipeg had a very quiet offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets: Odds & prediction

Chicago is a +205 underdog while Winnipeg is a -250 favorite. The over/under is set at six goals.

The Blackhawks struggled in its season opener as goaltending was once again an issue. Chicago will be better offensively this season, but with Laurent Brossoit injured, Petr Mrazek will be the starter and he leaves a lot to be desired.

Winnipeg, meanwhile, is a defense-first team as the Jets have Connor Hellebuyck who is one of the best goalies in the NHL. Hellebuyck is coming off a shutout win against Edmonton and should be able to have success against Chicago.

Playing in Winnipeg is also tough as the arena is loud, and for the Jets home opener, that will only help the home team even more. Look for Winnipeg to get out to an early lead and have Hellebuyck limit the goals for Chicago to cruise to a win.

Prediction: Winnipeg Jets 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.