The set-up: The 17-9-1 NY Rangers, who hail from the NHL's largest population base, will be in Winnipeg (playing in its smallest population base), to take on the 13-3-3 Jets. The Rangers have more than 90 years of history, while the Jets, at least in the team's most recent incarnation, have just five.

NY Rangers: New York's fast start has deteriorated into losing six of its past 10 games, while continuing to add players to the injured list. Forwards Matt Puempel and Rick Nash were hurt in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders, forcing the Rangers to play with only 10 forwards for the final 33 minutes in falling to 4-5-1 since a 13-4-0 start. Losing Nash to a groin injury is another blow to the NHL's highest-scoring team (97 goals), as he had 18 points (11 goals) in 27 games and had points in three of his past four contests

Winnipeg: The Jets have been relying heavily this season on super rookie Patrik Laine, who not only leads all first-year players with 17 goals but is tied with Sidney Crosby atop the NHL goal-scoring list. The Jets are 4-1-1 in their past six games but let a point slip away Tuesday at home, losing an early 3-1 lead in falling 4-3 in a shootout to Detroit.

The pick: Henrik Lundqvist did not give up more than three goals in any of his first 15 appearances of the season but has allowed four goals in three of his past six contests. He hasn't cracked the top-10 in goals against average, save percentage, win and shutouts this season. Backup Antti Raanta will get the start. The Rangers average 3.50 GPG on the road, while Winnipeg averages 3.14 GPG at home. That combo spells O-V-ER! Make it a 10* play.