Winnipeg at Washington

Winnipeg is in the middle of the pack in goals scored with a bad power play (#27) and worse defense, ranked #28 in goals allowed. The Jets open a three-game road trip looking to fire up an offense that posted only 21 shots on goal in Monday’s 4-1 home defeat to Colorado, the third time in four games Winnipeg has mustered 23 shots or fewer. The Jets have allowed 13 power-play goals in 11 November games, while going 2-for-38 on the power play during the same stretch. The Jets have lost five straight on the road and are 0-5 against a team with a winning record. Washington has been strong at home, going 8-3-1 and winning five of its past seven contests at Verizon Center. Washington has it all, sixth in the NHL in goals scored, fourth in goals allowed, with specialty units ranked in the top eight. The Capitals are 13-3 vs. a team with a losing record, plus 36-15 when playing on one day of rest. The Jets are also 1-7 against the Caps, including 4-13 in the last 17 meetings in Washington. Play Washington.