Tonight’s NHL matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets is set to take place in Winnipeg, where the Jets will look to continue their strong start to the season after a dominant 6-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Connor Hellebuyck was stellar in goal, stopping all 30 shots, and the Jets received offensive contributions from multiple players, including Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. Winnipeg’s special teams were efficient, converting two out of three power-play opportunities  .

The Blackhawks, coming off a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club in their season opener, will aim to bounce back with more offensive production. Connor Bedard, who had two assists in the opener, remains a key player to watch. Historically, Bedard has had success against the Jets, scoring three goals in last season’s matchups  .

Winnipeg enters as the favorite, especially with the home-ice advantage, but the Blackhawks will hope to challenge Hellebuyck by focusing on getting more shots to the net and capitalizing on any scoring chances they can create .