Calgary Flames (21-16-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (31-12-3, in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Calgary Flames as winners of three consecutive games.
Winnipeg has gone 18-4-3 at home and 31-12-3 overall. The Jets are 27-2-1 in games they score three or more goals.
Calgary is 21-16-7 overall and 7-10-4 in road games. The Flames are 13-3-3 in games their opponents commit more penalties.
The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Jets won 5-3 in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has 27 goals and 26 assists for the Jets. Gabriel Vilardi has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Jonathan Huberdeau has 18 goals and 14 assists for the Flames. Mikael Backlund has scored three goals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 6-2-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.5 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.
Flames: 5-5-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.7 assists, 4.2 penalties and 12.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
INJURIES: Jets: None listed.
Flames: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
