Jets take on the Penguins after Perfetti's 2-goal performance

Updated Oct. 19, 2024 4:11 a.m. ET

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (4-0, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Cole Perfetti scored two goals in the Jets' 8-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Winnipeg has gone 3-0-0 in home games and 4-0 overall. The Jets have gone 3-0-0 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

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Pittsburgh had a 38-32-12 record overall and a 15-18-8 record in road games last season. The Penguins averaged 3.1 goals on 32.7 shots per game last season.

The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Joshua Morrissey has one goal and four assists for the Jets. Perfetti has scored goals over the past 10 games.

Drew O'Connor has three goals and one assist for the Penguins. Joel Blomqvist has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 4-0-0, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.3 assists, 0.7 penalties and 1.4 penalty minutes while giving up 0.5 goals per game.

Penguins: 3-3-0, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.3 assists, two penalties and 4.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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