Winnipeg Jets (44-16-4, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (37-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Winnipeg Jets with a three win streak on the line.
Carolina has a 24-7-1 record at home and a 37-22-4 record overall. The Hurricanes have gone 12-4-2 in games decided by one goal.
Winnipeg is 44-16-4 overall and 21-11-0 on the road. The Jets lead the league with 56 power-play goals.
The matchup Sunday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Jets won 3-0 in the previous meeting.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mikko Rantanen has scored 27 goals with 43 assists for the Hurricanes. Martin Necas has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games.
Kyle Connor has 33 goals and 47 assists for the Jets. Nikolaj Ehlers has scored five goals and added four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 5-5-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.5 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
Jets: 7-2-1, averaging three goals, 5.2 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed.
Jets: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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