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(NHL) Calgary vs. Winnipeg, 01/14/2021 8:00 PM, Score: 3 - 4
Money Line: -104.00 Calgary (Away)
Result: Loss
I'm going against Winnipeg right out of the gate on Thursday. The Jets managed to make the playoffs last season, mostly thanks to the great goalie play of Connor Hellebuyck. The rest of team was ordinary at best and the defense was mostly horrible. I don't see where much has changed. But making matters worse is the tense situation involving Patrick Laine. His agent has pretty much publicly demanded a trade and I absolutely see this as a locker room issue that could become a major distraction. I think the Flames are the overall better team here as they dominated them in the playoffs and I expect more of the same on Thursday night.