The Winnipeg Jets host the Detroit Red Wings at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Winnipeg had a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers in its last game on Jan. 22, falling in the shootout 2-0.

The Florida Panthers did not take golf carts to the morning skate on Thursday, nor will they will shorts and sandals to tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. When the Panthers left Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday,

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Florida has won 14 of its 33 games as a favorite this season. In 33 games with shorter than -112 moneyline odds this season, the Panthers have won 14. There is a 52.8% chance that Florida wins this contest, per the moneyline.

A respected NHL GM forecasts a dramatic turnaround, believing the Jets' recent surge and returning health signal a playoff bound finish.