Who Will Win the 1st Round Series: Oilers or Jets? When Does Game 1 of the Series Start? 2021 NHL Playoffs 1st Round Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Oilers vs. Jets: 2021 NHL 1st Round Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2021 results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Oilers vs. Jets: 2021 NHL 1st Round Preview
2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round: Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets
Series Start Times for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (9:00 P.M. EDT/6:00 P.M. PDT on NBC Sports Network and CBC)
Game 2-Friday, May 21, 2021 (9:00 P.M. EDT/6:00 P.M. PDT on NBC Sports Network and CBC)
Game 3-Sunday, May 23, 2021 (TBA)
Game 4-Monday, May 24, 2021 (TBA)
*Game 5-Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
*Game 6-Friday, May 28, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
Do or Die Game 7-Sunday, May 30, 2021 (TBA and If Necessary)
Series Location: Rogers Place-Edmonton, Alberta (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & MTS Centre-Winnipeg, Manitoba (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Oilers Won the Regular Season Series vs. Jets 7-2
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 1980 Division Semifinals (EDM Won 4-3)
Edmonton Oilers (34-18-2)-#2 Seed in the North
- Back-to-Back Appearances for the 1st Time Since 1997-2001
- 7th Postseason Meeting vs. Jets (1st Since 1980)
- Has Not won a Postseason Series Since 2017 West Quarterfinals vs. Sharks
- Looking for 1st Western Conference Finals Appearance Since 2006
- Has Not Been to the Stanley Cup Finals Since 2006
- Seeking 1st Stanley Cup Championship Since 1990
Winnipeg Jets (29-23-3)-#3 Seed in the North
- Three Straight Playoff Appearances Dating Back to 2018
- 7th Postseason Meeting vs. Edmonton (1st Ever in the 21st Century)
- 4th Playoff Appearance Since Relocating from Atlanta in 2011
- Looking for 1st Western Conference Finals Appearance Since 2018
- Has Never Been to the Stanley Cup Finals in Franchise History
- Seeking 1st Stanley Cup Title in Team History
- Has Not Won a Playoff Series Since the 2018 West Semifinals vs. Predators
Top Players to Watch in Oilers vs. Jets Series (2020-2021 Regular Season Statistics)
Edmonton Oilers
- G Mike Smith: 20-6-2 Record, 0.924 Save %, 2.28 G.A.A.
- C Connor McDavid: 33 Goals & 69 Assists (102 Points)
- LW Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 15 Goals & 19 Assists (34 Points)
- C Leon Draisaitl: 30 Goals & 51 Assists (81 Points)
- D Darnell Nurse: 16 Goals & 20 Assists (36 Points)
Winnipeg Jets
- G Connor Hellebuyck: 23-17-3 Record, 0.915 Save %, 2.60 G.A.A.
- RW Blake Wheeler: 15 Goals & 29 Assists (44 Points)
- LW Paul Statsny: 13 Goals & 16 Assists (29 Points)
- C Mark Scheifele: 21 Goals & 40 Assists (61 Points)
- LW Kyle Connor: 24 Goals & 24 Assists (48 Points)
Official Oilers vs. Jets: 2021 NHL 1st Round Prediction
Oilers in Five Games
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