Washington Capitals (47-15-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (48-19-4, in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals seek to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the Winnipeg Jets.
Winnipeg has a 25-6-4 record at home and a 48-19-4 record overall. The Jets rank second in the league with 245 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).
Washington has a 23-8-2 record on the road and a 47-15-8 record overall. The Capitals are 17-5-3 in games they convert at least one power play.
Tuesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Jets won 5-4 in overtime in the last matchup. Joshua Morrissey led the Jets with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Gabriel Vilardi has 27 goals and 34 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has six goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Alexander Ovechkin has 35 goals and 24 assists for the Capitals. Aliaksei Protas has scored six goals and added seven assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 6-4-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.6 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
Capitals: 9-1-0, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.6 assists, 4.5 penalties and 11.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Jets: None listed.
Capitals: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
