Puck Drop: Predators Hunt For Victory At Jets' Nest

On Tuesday, December 13th, the Nashville Predators will face off against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Both teams are coming off of losses in their previous games, and will be looking to get back on track with a win.

Nashville Predators: Looking to Bounce Back

The Predators are currently 13-12-4 on the season, and are sitting in fifth place in the Central Division. They are coming off of a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

The Predators have been struggling offensively this season, averaging only 2.92 goals per game. They will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to be successful against the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets: Looking to Continue Home Dominance

The Jets are currently 15-9-5 on the season, and are sitting in second place in the Central Division. They are coming off of a 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.

The Jets have been very good at home this season, with a record of 10-3-2. They will be looking to continue their home dominance against the Predators.

Key Matchups

There are several key matchups to watch in this game.

• Filip Forsberg vs. Connor Hellebuyck: Forsberg is the Predators' leading scorer with 15 goals this season. Hellebuyck is the Jets' starting goalie and is one of the best in the league. This will be a key battle between two of the best players at their respective positions.
• Roman Josi vs. Josh Morrissey: Josi is the Predators' captain and is one of the best defensemen in the league. Morrissey is the Jets' top defenseman and is having a breakout season. This will be a battle between two of the best young defensemen in the league.
• Juuse Saros vs. Connor Hellebuyck: Saros is the Predators' starting goalie and is having a solid season. Hellebuyck is the Jets' starting goalie and is one of the best in the league. This will be a battle between two of the best goalies in the league.

Prediction

The Jets are the favorite in this game, but the Predators are a dangerous team. If the Predators can generate enough offense, they have a chance to win. However, the Jets are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game if they play to their potential.