The Detroit Red Wings (15-12-4) and Winnipeg Jets (18-9-3) will compete for the second time against each other on Wednesday, December 20 at Canada Life Centre at 7:30 PM ET. The Jets are slight favorites to win with a moneyline at -162.

 

The Red Wings have lost their last three consecutive games and are 1-4 overall in their last five. Their previous defeat was a 4-3 showing against the Anaheim Ducks.

 

Alex DeBrincat currently leads the Red Wings in goals (15) and points (28). His performance in this matchup should help dictate how well they are going to do offensively.

 

They are getting 3.55 goals and 30.2 shots a game, which will be tested against the Jets’ tough defense. They have a robust power play percentage at 22.1, as they have scored 29 goals and allowed 25 in these situations.

 

The Red Wings are allowing 3.19 goals and 31.4 shots each game. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 78.4, which is slightly higher than the Jets.

 

The Jets are 3-2 in their last five games, with a recent 3-2 overtime defeat against the Montreal Canadiens. This defeat snapped their recent two-game win streak over the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Kings.

 

Mark Scheifele is leading the Jets with 33 points and 22 assists. Kyle Connor takes over scoring duties with 17 goals so far, ranking seventh in the league.

 

They are scoring 3.30 goals and taking 30.7 shots a game, which is on par with the Red Wings’ offense. Their performances during power plays have been ideal, as they have scored 16 goals and allowed 24. This has resulted in a power play percentage at 16.7.

 

The Jets have a great defense in slowing teams to 2.60 goals and 28.9 shots per matchup. Their penalty kill percentage is a bit lacking at 73.9 and it could impact them negatively here.

 

MyBookie has the odds for this matchup, which shows that the Winnipeg Jets are slight favorites to win. Can the Jets find success in another matchup against the Red Wings?

 

The Jets powered through a 4-1 victory over the Red Wings the first time they met back in October. However, a lot has changed since they last battled.

 

The Red Wings always have a chance to win with their offense at play, but it has not been that great over these last five games. In fact, they have reached over three goals three times in five games and two of them have been losses. Overall, the Jets should have a good defense here and are back at home.