Panthers host the Jets in a non-conference matchup

Winnipeg Jets (15-2, in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (11-5-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets square off in a non-conference matchup.

Florida is 5-3-1 at home and 11-5-1 overall. The Panthers have gone 6-1-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Winnipeg is 15-2 overall and 7-1-0 on the road. The Jets have gone 12-1-0 when scoring three or more goals.

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

TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Bennett has nine goals and seven assists for the Panthers. Uvis Balinskis has over the last 10 games.

Nikolaj Ehlers has scored nine goals with 11 assists for the Jets. Cole Perfetti has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.6 assists, 4.7 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Jets: 8-2-0, averaging 4.3 goals, 6.8 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.

Jets: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.