Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators 1/21/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 01/20/2021 at 10:41 PM ET

Winnipeg is coming to the game here after picking up a win over Ottawa in their opening game of the 2 game series. The win for Winnipeg came from a final score of 4-3 and it was an impressive win for the Jets. However, a common problem that was exposed is the fact that the Jets defense does need to have some work done if they are going to continue to play at a high level all year.

The Jets were able to put up only 28 shots in the game. The Jets delivered a total of 25 hits in the loss. When it comes to faceoff the Jets only ended up getting a total of 26 wins. The Jets did tie the Senators in the penalty minutes served department with 10 minutes in the box.

Ottawa did end up losing their last game to the Jets. However, the Senators, who are sitting on a 1-1-1 record, have shown some good offensive numbers this year. Those numbers are definitely impressive if you consider just how bad the Senators offense has performed before.

In the losing effort the Senators were able to put up a total of 41 shots on goal. The Senators ended up winning the hits battle as well with 26 hits. The draws were mainly won by the Ottawa team as well with 31 faceoff wins. The Ottawa team did end up serving a total of 10 penalty minutes.

The Senators have a very powerful offense and even in the loss the Senators were able to pull out quite a few shots in the game. Look for the Ottawa team to come into the game here and continue to have the same type of offensive pressure in this game here. That type of pressure is what will help the Senators in getting the win here as the offensive pressure finally leads to the Jets defense breaking. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Senators win 4-3.

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