Jets bring win streak into matchup against the Capitals

Jan 31, 2026, 04:12 am

Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-11-6, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak.

Washington is 16-4-4 at home and 34-11-6 overall. The Capitals have a 12-3-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.

Winnipeg has a 16-9-0 record on the road and a 36-14-3 record overall. The Jets have a 32-2-1 record in games they score at least three goals.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has 21 goals and 22 assists for the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Gabriel Vilardi has 22 goals and 27 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has seven goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 7-1-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 1.5 goals per game.

Jets: 8-2-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: 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.