Utah @ Winnipeg picks

Winnipeg ranks higher than Utah in goals scored per game, shots on goal per game, power play percentage, and shooting percentage. An even bigger gap between these two teams is the blue-line play, given that the Jets rank fifth in goals allowed per game while the Hockey Club ranks 26th. Another variable of that discrepancy is goaltending, which is yet another edge for Winnipeg. Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck is slated to guard the cage on Tuesday, and he is 8-1 with a .917 SV% and 2.33 GAA. Connor Ingram projects to get the draw across the ice, and he carries a far less dominating .881 SV% and 3.57 GAA. Not only are the Jets statistically stronger across the board, but they are also better analytically. Winnipeg ranks higher than Utah in xGF/60, xGA/60, and expected goal differential per 60 minutes.