Chicago Blackhawks (12-27-2, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (27-9-4, first in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Chicago Blackhawks after Cole Perfetti's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Jets' 5-0 win.
Winnipeg is 11-3-1 against the Central Division and 27-9-4 overall. The Jets have a 12-4-2 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
Chicago is 12-27-2 overall with a 3-9-2 record against the Central Division. The Blackhawks are 3-13-0 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
The teams play Thursday for the third time this season. The Blackhawks won the previous matchup 2-1 in overtime.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has 14 goals and 27 assists for the Jets. Perfetti has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Jason Dickinson has 14 goals and seven assists for the Blackhawks. Jarred Tinordi has five assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 9-0-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.2 assists, three penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up 1.5 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.8 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Jets: David Gustafsson: out (lower body), Kyle Connor: out (knee), Ville Heinola: out (ankle).
Blackhawks: Seth Jones: out (upper body), Anthony Beauvillier: out (wrist), Luke Philp: out (achilles), Taylor Hall: out for season (knee), Tyler Johnson: out (foot), Samuel Savoie: out (leg), Andreas Athanasiou: out (groin), Connor Bedard: out (jaw), Nick Foligno: out (finger).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
