Overview
- Puck drop at Canada Life Centre is set for just after 7:00 p.m. CT (NESN, TSN3), the first of two meetings between the clubs this season.
- Eric Comrie is listed as the unconfirmed starter for Winnipeg, prospect Domenic DiVincentiis was recalled but is unlikely to start, and Connor Hellebuyck skated with teammates and is described as roughly a week from returning.
- Boston enters on a three-game win streak with 18 goals in its last four outings; Jeremy Swayman is the likely but unconfirmed starter in goal.
- The Bruins’ injury list includes Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve since Dec. 8 with a facial injury, with reports indicating he is targeting a return during this road trip; Winnipeg’s report is shorter, with Hellebuyck progressing and Haydn Fleury practicing.
- Records and trends: Jets 14-14-1 after a 4-3 loss to Dallas despite a 33-19 shot edge, Bruins 18-13-0 with improved scoring, and Winnipeg seeks better 5-on-5 play plus special teams that have slipped to 12th on the power play and 20th on the penalty kill.