Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights

Jets visit the Golden Knights in Western Conference action

Winnipeg Jets (51-20-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-21-8, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets face off in Western Conference play.

Vegas has a 27-8-3 record in home games and a 45-21-8 record overall. The Golden Knights have a 19-10-1 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Winnipeg is 51-20-4 overall and 23-14-0 in road games. The Jets are 25-10-2 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

Thursday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Golden Knights won the last matchup 3-2 in overtime.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Stone has 19 goals and 47 assists for the Golden Knights. Jack Eichel has seven goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.

Kyle Connor has 38 goals and 52 assists for the Jets. Cole Perfetti has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.5 penalties and 6.9 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Jets: 7-3-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.4 assists, 2.4 penalties and 4.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Jets: None listed.

VGK leads series 2-0