Jets-Capitals preview
3-12 Jets (41-18-9) at Capitals (38-23-7)
TV: 7pm NBC Sports Washington
Last game for Winnipeg: 2-1 loss at Philadelphia
- Patrick Laine-goal
- Connor Hellebuyck-33 saves
Patrick Laine has moved into a tie with Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin for the NHL goal-scoring lead. There will be plenty of eyes on who is in the lead for the Rocket Richard Trophy following this game, as the season starts winding down. Laine has been on a tear, producing 15 goals and 21 points during an 11-game point streak. However outside of his linemates Paul Stastny and Nikolaj Ehlers, Joel Armia is the only other Jets forward to record a goal through four games on their current road trip.
Line pairings for the Jets
Kyle Connor-Bryan Little-Blake Wheeler
Patrik Laine-Paul Stastny-Nikolaj Ehlers
Brandon Tanev-Andrew Copp-Joel Armia
Mathieu Perreault-Matt Hendricks-Jack Roslovic
Ben Chiarot -Dustin Byfuglien
Josh Morrissey-Tyler Myers
Joe Morrow-Tucker Poolman
Goalie
Connor Hellebuyck
Last game for Washington: 2-0 win at San Jose
- Philipp Grubauer-24 saves
- Nicklas Backstrom-goal
- Lars Eller-goal
Although Kuzy has gone three games without a point, Kuznetsov has three multi-point games in his past seven (five goals and and four assists with nine points during that span). He’s already tied his career-high in goals (20). Washington’s power play is currently sitting at 21.8% which has them tied for sixth in the league. This could become a huge factor in deciding the game because Winnipeg’s penalty kill is sitting at 82.9% which is also tied for sixth in the NHL.
Line pairings for the Capitals
Alex Ovechkin-Evgeny Kuznetsov-Tom Wilson
Brett Connolly-Nicklas Backstrom-Andre Burakovsky
Jakub Vrana-Lars Eller-T.J. Oshie
Chandler Stephenson-Jay Beagle-Travis Boyd
Michal Kempny-John Carlson
Dmitry Orlov-Matt Niskanen
Brooks Orpik-Jakub Jerabek
Goalie
Philipp Grubauer
