The Blackhawks, who are 2-4-2 following a five-game winning streak, won 8-4 in Calgary on Saturday to end a five-game skid (0-3-2). Chicago completes its trip with a second stop in Winnipeg, following a 5-2 loss against the Jets on Feb. 9. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start in goal for the Jets, who have lost two straight games after going 4-0-1 in their previous five. The Jets look to win the season series against their Central Division opponents, going 2-2-0 against the Blackhawks.
Players to watch
Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) in his past 18 games. Jets forward Kyle Connor has nine points (four goals, five assists) in his past five games.
They said it
"We know the importance of it. It goes without saying at this point. We were in a good spot against Winnipeg earlier last week and we let one slip. We'll be looking to bounce back with one here." -- Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews "These guys play fast. They're making plays. They have a real strong skill level through that top nine and even on their fourth [line] a bit. And they have a back end that'll jump in and move the puck. So if you allow all those things to happen, this is a good hockey team."-- Jets coach Paul Maurice
Chibisov will make his NHL debut. … Little will be out the rest of the season and have surgery to repair his eardrum.
Stat pack
The Jets are 8-3-0 in their past 11 games against the Blackhawks. … Saad has three goals in his past four games. … Wheeler has eight points (three goals, five assists) in his past seven games. … Toews has five points (two goals, three assists) in his past four games. … Copp has five points (two goals, three assists) in his past five games. … Pionk has five points (one goal, four assists) in his past five games. … Laine has nine goals in his past 11 games.
