Jets visit the Blackhawks following Perfetti's 2-goal performance
Winnipeg Jets (4-1-1, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2-5, in the Central Division)Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.
The Winnipeg Jets are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night at 8 p.m. EDT. This matchup comes after Cole Perfetti's impressive two-goal performance in the Jets' recent 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks have struggled this season, accumulating a 2-5 overall record and a disappointing 1-1-0 record within the Central Division. Their performance improves slightly when considering games where they score three or more goals, as they have gone 2-1-0 in those instances.
When looking at their overall season record, the Blackhawks are currently 4-1-1, while the Jets boast a slightly better 4-1-1 tally overall. The Jets maintain a positive scoring differential of +1, with a total of 18 goals scored and 17 conceded. This Thursday's game represents the first encounter between these two teams this season.
Injuries will play a role in the matchup. For the Blackhawks, Andrew Mangiapane will miss the game due to a lower-body issue, while Ryan Ellis will be sidelined for the season due to a back injury. For the Jets, Garrett Brown, Walker Duehr, Elias Salomonsson, and Josh Morrissey all face various lower-body and upper-body injuries, with Morrissey listed as day-to-day.
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