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Jets take losing streak into matchup with the Flyers

Winnipeg Jets (42-16-4, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (42-16-4, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division)

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets head into the matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers as losers of three straight games.

Philadelphia has a 15-14-1 record at home and a 27-27-8 record overall. The Flyers have conceded 205 goals while scoring 179 for a -26 scoring differential.

Winnipeg has a 42-16-4 record overall and a 19-11-0 record on the road. The Jets have a 21-8-2 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Thursday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Flyers won 2-1 in a shootout in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Owen Tippett has 18 goals and 17 assists for the Flyers. Matvei Michkov has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

Kyle Connor has 31 goals and 45 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has scored five goals with six assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 4-4-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Jets: 7-2-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

INJURIES: Flyers: 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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