Winnipeg takes losing streak into matchup with Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers (33-21-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (35-24-2, fourth in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -140, Jets +119; over/under is 6.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets come into a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers after losing five in a row.
Winnipeg is 20-10-1 in home games and 35-24-2 overall. The Jets have a +22 scoring differential, with 186 total goals scored and 164 conceded.
Edmonton has an 18-9-3 record on the road and a 33-21-8 record overall. The Oilers lead the Western Conference with 69 power-play goals.
The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. The Jets won 2-1 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Connor has 27 goals and 40 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has scored four goals with four assists over the last 10 games.
Zach Hyman has scored 29 goals with 42 assists for the Oilers. Connor McDavid has 10 goals and 14 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 3-6-1, averaging 2.3 goals, four assists, 4.3 penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
Oilers: 4-3-3, averaging 4.4 goals, 7.4 assists, four penalties and 8.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Jets: Pierre-Luc Dubois: day to day (lower body), Mason Appleton: out (upper body), Cole Perfetti: out (upper body).
Oilers: Nick Bjugstad: day to day (trade-related), Evander Kane: day to day (upper-body), Ryan Murray: out (back), Oscar Klefbom: out (shoulder), Mike Smith: out (undisclosed).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.