The Associated Press has already posted a preview of Saturday night’s game between the Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets (7 PM EST start on FanDuel SportsNet Detroit/Sportsnet West/97.1 FM):
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Winnipeg is 14-3-2 at home and 27-11-2 overall. The Jets have scored 39 power-play goals, which ranks first in the Western Conference.
Detroit is 16-18-4 overall and 7-8-2 on the road. The Red Wings have a 3-6-2 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.
Saturday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Jets won 6-2 in the last meeting. Neal Pionk led the Jets with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Connor has 22 goals and 30 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has seven goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
Alex DeBrincat has 16 goals and 15 assists for the Red Wings. Patrick Kane has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 6-2-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 6.1 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
Red Wings: 5-5-0, averaging three goals, 5.1 assists, 2.4 penalties and five penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
