The Jets, off a pair of losses after a 7-1 run, are at home and facing a Predators team who have struggled on the road this season. Winnipeg allowed 11 goals in their last two games, uncommon in a team that is fifth in goals against, and very stingy on the PK. The Jets will try to get back to their defensively responsible selves against a Preds team that has lost four straight and is 29th rated in goals scored and on the PP. Nashville is also down 3 or 4 defensemen to injury today.

The Predators' ace net-minder Saros has been more uneven that might be expected this year. Hellebuyck, the Jets' elite goaltender, has allowed 5 and 6 goals against in his last two games, but that has been more about defensive breakdowns in front of him. Winnipeg has been overachieving on offense lately. Look for a much more defensively-focused Jets team to avoid their third straight loss, and win this one at home.