NHL Power Rankings: Oilers and Maple Leafs rising, Blues on top
Previous: . Winnipeg Jets. 18. team. 107. . 1-2-0
The Winnipeg Jets are off to a decent start to their season with a 1-1-0 record. However, there are some concerns. Their offense is extremely good. However, their defense hasn’t been good at all. They’ve allowed at least four goals in each of their first two games. Making matters worse is their 42.48 percent even strength Corsi For percentage (score, venue, and zone adjusted) is the second worst in the NHL, trailing only the Senators.
Their goaltending hasn’t been as good as expected, but expect Connor Hellebuyck to rebound. He’s a very good goalie. The Jets clearly miss Jacob Trouba, but their offense might be dynamic enough to help them sneak into the playoffs.
team. 91. . 2-1-0. Previous: . Ottawa Senators. 17
While the Ottawa Senators are 2-0-0, there are some concerns with them. Their offense is quite good and better than expected. However, their defense has allowed seven goals in their first two games. This is a trend which must stop if the Senators want to make the playoffs.
Both of the Senators’ wins have come in overtime. That’s not a sustainable way for success in the NHL. But credit the Senators for winning their first two games. However, they shouldn’t be too proud about those wins because either win could have easily gone the other way.