The Winnipeg Jets look to keep their season alive down 3-0 in their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, who are favoured on the NHL odds to finish things off Monday.
The total is set at 5.5 goals.
Jets vs. Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds
It’s quite unusual for teams to play back-to-back nights in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but the North Division’s post-season got a later start than the other divisions because of regular-season COVID issues so that’s why the Jets and Canadiens are right back at it Monday following Sunday’s 5-1 Habs victory to go up 3-0 in the series.
Montreal also had a back-to-back in the first round vs. Toronto and lost both at home to fall down 3-1 in that series only to rally back. The Jets also had one in Round 1 vs. Edmonton and won both at home to complete the sweep. Monday should be the final B2B of this post-season. The Colorado/Vegas series winner awaits in the next round. That could easily go seven games (it will go at least six) so the Canadiens could get a ton of rest if they can finish things in Game 4.
As of this writing, it’s not clear if either team will turn to its backup goalie — Laurent Brossoit for the Jets and Jake Allen for the Canadiens. Both most likely would play if this were a regular-season back-to-back but neither team used the backup that Round 1 scenario.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets are +900 on the series line to complete the incredibly unlikely comeback. Only four teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series in NHL history. Winnipeg has just four goals scored in the series following Sunday’s 5-1 loss. Down 1-0, shots from Nikolaj Ehlers and Blake Wheeler hit the crossbar in the second period. The lone goal game from Adam Lowry, his second of these playoffs.
Centre Paul Stastny missed the first two games of the series with an injury but was back in the lineup. He was minus-2 without a shot on goal in 16:25 of ice time. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 32 shots and has allowed four goals in two of the three games. I could see Laurent Brossoit get a shot here. Winnipeg is 5-2 in its past seven in the second of a back-to-back.
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is now -3279 on the series line and hasn’t trailed since losing Game 4 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. The Canadiens lead a playoff series 3-0 for the first time since 2015, when they beat Ottawa in the opening round. Montreal has an all-time record of 33-0 when leading 3-0 in a best-of-7 series and has recorded an NHL-record 22 sweeps in that scenario.
Joel Armia was the No. 1 star Sunday with two goals (four in the playoffs) and an assist – both goals were short-handed. The Habs have four short-handed goals this post-season and have allowed only three on the power play. Corey Perry (third of playoffs), Artturi Lehkonen (first) and Nick Suzuki (fourth; on power play) also scored. Carey Price made 26 saves and leads all playoff netminders with a .938 save per centage. Montreal is 1-5 in its past six in the second of a back-to-back.
NHL Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Canadiens?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 6 Jun 6:32am | WIN | -1.5 +225 | O +4.5 -128 |
| Closing 7 Jun 11:54pm | WIN | -1.5 +166 | U +5.5 -132 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jets Team Leaders
| Points |
63 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
166 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
24 |
| GAA |
2.42 |
| Points |
44 |
| + / - |
28 |
| Shots |
158 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
12 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
28 |
| Penalty Mins |
17 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
2.23 |
| Points |
16 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
53 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
2.28 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canadiens Team Leaders
| Points |
63 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
166 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
24 |
| GAA |
2.42 |
| Points |
44 |
| + / - |
28 |
| Shots |
158 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
12 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
28 |
| Penalty Mins |
17 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
2.23 |
| Points |
16 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
53 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
2.28 |
Injuries
Dominic Toninato (C)
Dylan Demelo (D)
Mark Scheifele (C)
Paul Stastny (C)
Paul Stastny (C)
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)
Andrew Copp (C)
Connor Hellebuyck (G)
Tucker Poolman (D)
Neal Pionk (D)
Jake Evans (C)
Brendan Gallagher (RW)
Joel Armia (RW)
Jeff Petry (D)
Jake Evans (C)
Tomas Tatar (LW)
Jon Merrill (D)
Artturi Lehkonen (LW)
Eric Staal (C)
Jake Evans (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dominic Toninato (C) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 06 / 06 / 21 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Toninato is dealing with an unspecified ailment, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Canadiens in Game 5 of the North Division finals. |
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| Dylan Demelo (D) | Ques Wed | Lower Body - 03 / 06 / 21 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Demelo is nursing a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Game 5 of the North Division finals against the Canadiens. |
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| Mark Scheifele (C) | Elig Fri | Suspension - 03 / 06 / 21 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
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Scheifele is serving a four-game suspension for hitting, and he is eligible to return for Game 6 of the North Division finals against the Canadiens. |
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| Paul Stastny (C) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 02 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Stastny is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the North Division Finals versus the Canadians. |
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| Paul Stastny (C) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Stastny is bothered by an unspecified issue, leaving his status against the Oilers in Game 1 of the North Division semifinals clouded. |
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| Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Dubois is dealing with an unknown injury, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 2 of the North Division semifinals versus the Oilers. |
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| Andrew Copp (C) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 13 / 05 / 21 | 6-3 | 5-4 | + - |
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Copp is battling an unknown ailment, and it is unclear if he will face the Oilers in Game 1 of the North Division semifinals. |
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| Connor Hellebuyck (G) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21 | 6-5 | 6-5 | + - |
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Hellebuyck missed the last game dealing with an undisclosed issue, but he is projected to be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Canucks. |
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| Tucker Poolman (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21 | 6-5 | 6-5 | + - |
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Poolman is saddled by an undisclosed issue, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the North Division semifinals versus the Oilers. |
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| Neal Pionk (D) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 08 / 05 / 21 | 7-5 | 6-6 | + - |
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Pionk has missed the last two contests tending to an undisclosed injury, but he is likely to be available to face the Canucks on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jake Evans (C) | Ques Mon | Concussion - 30 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Evans is battling a concussion, and it is unclear if he will dress for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Lightning. |
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| Brendan Gallagher (RW) | Prob Wed | Head - 30 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Gallagher is expected to face the Lightning for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals despite a head injury. |
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| Joel Armia (RW) | Ques Wed | Illness - 27 / 06 / 21 | 2-3 | 2-1-2 | + - |
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Armia has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Lightning for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. |
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| Jeff Petry (D) | Ques Wed | Hand - 06 / 06 / 21 | 8-5 | 3-5-5 | + - |
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Petry is bothered by a right hand injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 2 of the NHL semifinals against the Golden Knights. |
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| Jake Evans (C) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 02 / 06 / 21 | 10-5 | 4-6-5 | + - |
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Evans is out of the lineup due to a concussion, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Tomas Tatar (LW) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21 | 12-5 | 5-7-5 | + - |
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Tatar is sidelined due to an undefined issue, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Jon Merrill (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21 | 12-5 | 5-7-5 | + - |
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Merrill is managing an unspecified ailment, and it has yet to be established if he will dress for Game 2 of the NHL semifinals against the Golden Knights. |
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| Artturi Lehkonen (LW) | Ques Fri | Head - 24 / 05 / 21 | 13-7 | 6-9-5 | + - |
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Lehkonen is dealing with a head injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Jets in Game 2 of the North Division finals. |
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| Eric Staal (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 24 / 05 / 21 | 13-7 | 6-9-5 | + - |
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Staal is battling an undefined issue, and it is uncertain if he will take on the Maple Leafs in Game 4 of the North Division semifinals. |
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| Jake Evans (C) | Out Sat | Undisclosed - 20 / 05 / 21 | 15-7 | 7-10-5 | + - |
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Evans is nursing an unknown ailment, and he will not be available for Game 6 of the North Division semifinals versus the Maple Leafs. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 6 Jun 6:32am WIN -1.5 +225 O +4.5 -128 Closing 7 Jun 11:54pm WIN -1.5 +166 U +5.5 -132 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jets Team Leaders
Points 63
+ / - 15
Shots 166
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 24
GAA 2.42
Points 44
+ / - 28
Shots 158
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 12
GAA 2.64
Points 7
+ / - 6
Shots 28
Penalty Mins 17
Wins 4
GAA 2.23
Points 16
+ / - 4
Shots 53
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 13
GAA 2.28
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Canadiens Team Leaders
Points 63
+ / - 15
Shots 166
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 24
GAA 2.42
Points 44
+ / - 28
Shots 158
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 12
GAA 2.64
Points 7
+ / - 6
Shots 28
Penalty Mins 17
Wins 4
GAA 2.23
Points 16
+ / - 4
Shots 53
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 13
GAA 2.28
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Injuries
Dominic Toninato (C)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 06 / 06 / 21Dylan Demelo (D)
Ques Wed Lower Body - 03 / 06 / 21Mark Scheifele (C)
Elig Fri Suspension - 03 / 06 / 21Paul Stastny (C)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 02 / 06 / 21Paul Stastny (C)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21Andrew Copp (C)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 13 / 05 / 21Connor Hellebuyck (G)
Prob Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21Tucker Poolman (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21Neal Pionk (D)
Prob Tues Undisclosed - 08 / 05 / 21Jake Evans (C)
Ques Mon Concussion - 30 / 06 / 21Brendan Gallagher (RW)
Prob Wed Head - 30 / 06 / 21Joel Armia (RW)
Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 06 / 21Jeff Petry (D)
Ques Wed Hand - 06 / 06 / 21Jake Evans (C)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 02 / 06 / 21Tomas Tatar (LW)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21Jon Merrill (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21Artturi Lehkonen (LW)
Ques Fri Head - 24 / 05 / 21Eric Staal (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 24 / 05 / 21Jake Evans (C)
Out Sat Undisclosed - 20 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Dominic Toninato (C) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 06 / 06 / 21 0-2 1-1 + - Toninato is dealing with an unspecified ailment, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Canadiens in Game 5 of the North Division finals.
Dylan Demelo (D) Ques Wed Lower Body - 03 / 06 / 21 0-3 2-1 + - Demelo is nursing a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Game 5 of the North Division finals against the Canadiens.
Mark Scheifele (C) Elig Fri Suspension - 03 / 06 / 21 0-3 2-1 + - Scheifele is serving a four-game suspension for hitting, and he is eligible to return for Game 6 of the North Division finals against the Canadiens.
Paul Stastny (C) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 02 / 06 / 21 1-3 3-1 + - Stastny is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the North Division Finals versus the Canadians.
Paul Stastny (C) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21 5-3 5-3 + - Stastny is bothered by an unspecified issue, leaving his status against the Oilers in Game 1 of the North Division semifinals clouded.
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 15 / 05 / 21 5-3 5-3 + - Dubois is dealing with an unknown injury, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 2 of the North Division semifinals versus the Oilers.
Andrew Copp (C) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 13 / 05 / 21 6-3 5-4 + - Copp is battling an unknown ailment, and it is unclear if he will face the Oilers in Game 1 of the North Division semifinals.
Connor Hellebuyck (G) Prob Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21 6-5 6-5 + - Hellebuyck missed the last game dealing with an undisclosed issue, but he is projected to be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Canucks.
Tucker Poolman (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 05 / 21 6-5 6-5 + - Poolman is saddled by an undisclosed issue, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the North Division semifinals versus the Oilers.
Neal Pionk (D) Prob Tues Undisclosed - 08 / 05 / 21 7-5 6-6 + - Pionk has missed the last two contests tending to an undisclosed injury, but he is likely to be available to face the Canucks on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jake Evans (C) Ques Mon Concussion - 30 / 06 / 21 1-3 2-1-1 + - Evans is battling a concussion, and it is unclear if he will dress for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Lightning.
Brendan Gallagher (RW) Prob Wed Head - 30 / 06 / 21 1-3 2-1-1 + - Gallagher is expected to face the Lightning for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals despite a head injury.
Joel Armia (RW) Ques Wed Illness - 27 / 06 / 21 2-3 2-1-2 + - Armia has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Lightning for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Jeff Petry (D) Ques Wed Hand - 06 / 06 / 21 8-5 3-5-5 + - Petry is bothered by a right hand injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 2 of the NHL semifinals against the Golden Knights.
Jake Evans (C) Out indefinitely Concussion - 02 / 06 / 21 10-5 4-6-5 + - Evans is out of the lineup due to a concussion, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Tomas Tatar (LW) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21 12-5 5-7-5 + - Tatar is sidelined due to an undefined issue, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Jon Merrill (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 29 / 05 / 21 12-5 5-7-5 + - Merrill is managing an unspecified ailment, and it has yet to be established if he will dress for Game 2 of the NHL semifinals against the Golden Knights.
Artturi Lehkonen (LW) Ques Fri Head - 24 / 05 / 21 13-7 6-9-5 + - Lehkonen is dealing with a head injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Jets in Game 2 of the North Division finals.
Eric Staal (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 24 / 05 / 21 13-7 6-9-5 + - Staal is battling an undefined issue, and it is uncertain if he will take on the Maple Leafs in Game 4 of the North Division semifinals.
Jake Evans (C) Out Sat Undisclosed - 20 / 05 / 21 15-7 7-10-5 + - Evans is nursing an unknown ailment, and he will not be available for Game 6 of the North Division semifinals versus the Maple Leafs.