Winnipeg Free Press · Jan 8, 2019
Jets have to shut down high-flying line or risk triggering Avalanche tonight
The Winnipeg Jets wrap up a two-game homestand tonight against a familiar foe in the Colorado Avalanche.
The Jets (26-13-2; 54 points) are second in the Central Division, six points up on the third-place Avalanche (20-14-8; 48 points). The Nashville Predators (26-15-3; 55 points) currently occupy the top spot, with a one-point edge on Winnipeg but have played three more games.
Winnipeg is fresh off a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars Monday night, which was only its second win in the last five games. Jets coach Paul Maurice viewed the victory over the Stars as a step in the right direction, but cautioned that another strong outing will be needed against the Avalanche.