Winnipeg Jets (19-8, in the Central Division)
vs. Chicago Blackhawks (8-16-2, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Chicago Blackhawks
after the Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime.
Chicago is 8-16-2 overall and 3-5-1 against the Central
Division. The Blackhawks have a 5-7-2 record when they serve
more penalty minutes than their opponent.
Winnipeg is 19-8 overall with a 7-3-0 record in Central Division
games. The Jets are 10-4-0 when they serve fewer penalty minutes
than their opponent.
The teams play Saturday for the second time this season. The
Jets won 2-1 in overtime in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Donato has 10 goals and five assists for
the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has three goals and one assist over
the last 10 games.
Kyle Connor has 14 goals and 16 assists for the Jets. Adam Lowry
has four goals and one assist over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8
assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up
2.8 goals per game.
Jets: 4-6-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.9 assists, 4.3 penalties and
12.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Jets: None listed.
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