Winnipeg Jets (19-8, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (8-16-2, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime.
Chicago is 8-16-2 overall and 3-5-1 against the Central Division. The Blackhawks have a 5-7-2 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.
Winnipeg is 19-8 overall with a 7-3-0 record in Central Division games. The Jets are 10-4-0 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
The teams play Saturday for the second time this season. The Jets won 2-1 in overtime in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Donato has 10 goals and five assists for the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has three goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Kyle Connor has 14 goals and 16 assists for the Jets. Adam Lowry has four goals and one assist over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Jets: 4-6-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.9 assists, 4.3 penalties and 12.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Jets: 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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