Overview
- Winnipeg hosts Calgary one night after a 3-0 defeat to Seattle ended the Jets’ six-game winning run.
- Connor Hellebuyck gets the night off, with Eric Comrie expected to start in goal for the Jets.
- The Flames ride a seven-game skid after a 2-1 overtime loss in Montreal where Dustin Wolf made 26 saves.
- Calgary has 13 goals through eight games and a 5.6% team shooting rate, the lowest in the NHL.
- Jets coach Scott Arniel stressed a shot-first approach, and Flames captain Mikael Backlund emphasized keeping positive energy as projected lineups were posted for the rematch.