Central Division opponents meet when Avalanche host the Jets

Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1, in the Central Division)

Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of Central Division opponents.

Colorado is 28-19-1 overall with a 7-8-0 record against the Central Division. The Avalanche have a +10 scoring differential, with 159 total goals scored and 149 conceded.

Winnipeg is 31-14-3 overall with a 12-5-0 record against the Central Division. The Jets are first in NHL play with 167 total goals (averaging 3.5 per game).

The matchup Wednesday is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Jets won 3-0 in the previous meeting. Nikolaj Ehlers led the Jets with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has scored 18 goals with 56 assists for the Avalanche. Jonathan Drouin has two goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

Mark Scheifele has 27 goals and 27 assists for the Jets. Gabriel Vilardi has two goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 5-4-1, averaging three goals, 4.6 assists, three penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Jets: 4-4-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.4 penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Avalanche: 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.