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Jets bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Stars

Dallas Stars (8-4, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (13-1, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets are looking to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory over the Dallas Stars.

Winnipeg has gone 13-1 overall with a 5-0-0 record against the Central Division. The Jets have gone 7-1-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Dallas is 8-4 overall and 3-0-0 against the Central Division. The Stars are 6-1-0 when scoring at least three goals.

Saturday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has seven goals and 11 assists for the Jets. Cole Perfetti has over the last 10 games.

Matt Duchene has seven goals and eight assists for the Stars. Logan Stankoven has scored goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 9-1-0, averaging 4.5 goals, 7.4 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Stars: 6-4-0, averaging three goals, 5.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Stars: None listed.

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