The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game Two of the Second Round. The Stars looked like they were in trouble, and then a Mikko Rantanen hat trick gave them a 3-2 win and the early series lead. The Jets made Game One close but now all the pressure is on them to even up the series with a win on their home ice. Who will win Game Two? Check out our Stars vs Jets prediction!
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Stars hope to continue playing well on both ends of the ice
The Stars have looked great in the playoffs with their offense leading the way, scoring 24 goals with seven goals in the last two games. Mikko Rantanen has eight goals and seven assists, and scored three goals in Game One but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz have combined for seven goals and eight assists in the playoffs while defenseman Thomas Harley has added two goals and four assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has also been great, allowing only four goals in the last two games and two goals in Game One. Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell have anchored the top pairing while Cody Ceci and Liam Bichel added depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Jake Oettinger was lights out with 29 saves on 31 shots.
Winnipeg hopes defense steps up in Game Two
The Jets stumbled in Game One with their offense struggling and scoring only two goals. Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Mason Appleton have scored seven goals and 19 assists in the playoffs but the rest of the offense has struggled. The hope is that Cole Perfetti and Vladislav Namestnikov step up as they scored five goals and four assists in the First Round but failed to make an impact in Game One.
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only six goals in the last two games while shutting down the Stars in the first and third period of Game One. Neal Pionk and Dylan Samberg have anchored the top pair while Colin Miller and Dylan DeMelo added depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck bounces back after Game One, as he allowed three goals on only 24 shots.
Best Bets for Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
Full-Game Side Bet
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The Stars look to build a commanding series lead but the Jets look to bounce back on their home ice and take control of this one. The Jets look to bounce back after scoring only two goals in Game One and create plenty of scoring chances with Kyle Connor, Mason Appleton, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets should limit the Stars' offense with Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win Game Two to even up the series with a strong performance at home.
Take the Jets money line as home Favorites.
Full-Game Total Pick
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Both defenses stepped up in Game One, and this game looks to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Stars, who allowed only two goals in the first game, should limit the Jets offense with Thomas Harley, Esa Lindell, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Jets, who blanked the Stars in the first and third periods of Game One, should eliminate the Stars' offense with Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, Dylan DeMelo, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
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