Jets host the Penguins after Vilardi's 2-goal game
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1:10 AM on Friday, October 31
By The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Penguins (8-2-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (8-3, in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Gabriel Vilardi's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Jets' 6-3 win.
Winnipeg is 4-3-0 in home games and 8-3 overall. The Jets have committed 55 total penalties (5.0 per game) to rank fourth in league play.
Pittsburgh has a 5-1-1 record in road games and an 8-2-2 record overall. The Penguins have given up 29 goals while scoring 44 for a +15 scoring differential.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
INJURIES: Jets: None listed.
Penguins: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
