Winnipeg aims to keep win streak alive, hosts New York

Feb 6, 2025, 09:11 am

New York Islanders (25-21-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (38-14-3, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets come into a matchup with the New York Islanders as winners of seven consecutive games.

Winnipeg is 38-14-3 overall and 21-5-3 in home games. The Jets have scored 51 power-play goals, which ranks first in the Western Conference.

New York is 25-21-7 overall and 12-10-5 on the road. The Islanders have gone 23-5-4 in games they score at least three goals.

Friday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Gabriel Vilardi has scored 22 goals with 27 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Bo Horvat has 18 goals and 22 assists for the Islanders. Adam Pelech has seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 8-2-0, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.1 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Islanders: 8-2-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.5 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Islanders: None listed.

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