The San Jose Sharks, 38-34-8 on the season, head into Winnipeg to face a beleaguered Jets squad, 35-34-12, on Monday at 8:00 PM. The Sharks have been clicking on all cylinders of late, averaging 3.01 goals per game, while the Jets have struggled to find their scoring touch, managing just 2.81 goals per contest. San Jose's Macklin Celebrini leads the charge with 112 points, 44 goals, and 68 assists, and will look to make an impact against a Jets team dealing with several injuries.
The Sharks will be without Ryan Reaves, who is out, and Logan Couture, who is on injured reserve, but it's the Jets' injury report that's particularly eye-catching: Alex Iafallo, Neal Pionk, Elias Salomonsson, Gustav Nyquist, and Vladislav Namestnikov are all listed as day-to-day. Winnipeg's power play has been a concern all season, converting at just 18.8%, while San Jose's unit has thrived at 20.9%. Conversely, the Jets' penalty kill has been solid at 77.9%, which could neutralize some of San Jose's advantages. With these factors in play, goaltending and special teams will undoubtedly play a crucial role in this matchup. Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.