FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME

Welcome aboard

The Jets are expecting newcomer Paul Stastny to be in the lineup on Tuesday. The versatile centre was fourth in scoring with the St. Louis Blues, picking up 12 goals and 40 points while averaging 18:41 of ice time per game. Stastny has six goals and 23 points in 42 career games against the Predators.

Byfuglien on a roll

Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien had three assists in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars and has been playing some of the best hockey of the season of late. During the 12 games since Jacob Trouba left the lineup with an ankle injury, Byfuglien has two goals and 15 points and he’s eclipsed 24 minutes of ice time in 10 of those contests.

Beware of the dynamic duo

Since returning from a six-week absence, Jets centre Mark Scheifele has settled into a rhythm, picking up four goals and 11 points in eight games while linemate Blake Wheeler has four goals and 10 points during the same period of time.

Turris makes impact

Predators centre Kyle Turris has been an excellent addition since coming over in a November trade, chipping in seven goals and 25 points in 45 games. The arrival of Turris has also sparked leftwinger Kevin Fiala, who has 20 goals and 33 points in 46 games since the deal was made.

Subban shining

Predators blue-liner P.K. Subban leads his team in scoring with 15 goals and 48 points this season while averaging just over 24 minutes of ice time per game. Subban has three goals and 12 points in 21 games against the Jets during his career.