These two divisional rivals meet up with both teams struggling in recent games. The Jets are just 3 points out of first place but have lost 3 straight including a rare pair at home. St. Louis is singing the blues this season. They are just 4-6 L10 and have lost 4 straight, scoring just 8 goals and allowing 19. The Jets have usually played a fine defensive style with the fifth-ranked defense and a very good PK. In most of their recent games, Winnipeg has continued to shut down the opposition, but a very capable offense has not shown well. The Blues are well below average on defense and offense at five-on-five, and just average on special teams. They have some significant injuries as well.
The Jets and Blues goalies are long-time foes. Hellebuyck has been playing much better than Binnington this year. He was pulled after rare poor play, which will rankle. After a couple of days off, look for the Jets and their goalie to pull it together on Monday. Take the Jets to win on the puck line at -1 1/2.