Washington Capitals (30-23-9, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (40-18-5, second in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets face the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup.
Winnipeg is 40-18-5 overall and 21-8-2 in home games. The Jets have allowed 152 goals while scoring 193 for a +41 scoring differential.
Washington has a 30-23-9 record overall and a 13-13-4 record in road games. The Capitals have an 11-2-5 record in games decided by a goal.
Monday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has 19 goals and 37 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has seven goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Tom Wilson has scored 15 goals with 13 assists for the Capitals. Sonny Milano has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 7-3-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.7 assists, 2.9 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
Capitals: 7-2-1, averaging 4.3 goals, 7.4 assists, 3.8 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
INJURIES: Jets: Connor Hellebuyck: day to day (illness), Tyler Toffoli: day to day (trade-related), Gabriel Vilardi: day to day (upper body).
Capitals: T.J. Oshie: out (upper body), Nic Dowd: out (upper-body), Nicklas Backstrom: out (hip), Martin Fehervary: out (lower-body).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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