Florida's penalty trouble is an opening for Jets ML. The Panthers have been shorthanded 53 times through 12 games this season, the most in the NHL.
Kyle Connor is projected on Winnipeg's top power-play unit. He has 4 power-play goals in 11 games this season. Florida's projected starter, Akira Schmid, has a .872 save percentage in 6 appearances.
Winnipeg has been shorthanded 26 times through 11 games, the league's fewest.
The Jets have outscored opponents 21-19 at five-on-five through 11 games this season. Florida has been outscored 23-18 through 12 games at five-on-five.