Tonight, the Winnipeg Jets face off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Both teams are playing the second game of a back-to-back. The Jets are looking to break a four-game losing streak, while the Predators are riding a two-game winning streak.

Here's a look at the projected lineups:

Winnipeg Jets (12-11-0)

• Forwards:
  • Kyle Connor - Mark Scheifele - Gabriel Vilardi
  • Tanner Pearson - Vladislav Namestnikov - Cole Perfetti
  • Nino Niederreiter - Adam Lowry - Alex Iafallo
  • Morgan Barron - Jonathan Toews - Gustav Nyquist
• Defense:
  • Josh Morrissey - Dylan DeMelo
  • Dylan Samberg - Elias Salomonsson
  • Logan Stanley - Colin Miller
• Goalies:
  • Eric Comrie (Likely starter)
  • Thomas Milic

The Jets' injury list includes Connor Hellebuyck (knee, out for 3-5 weeks), Haydn Fleury (concussion), and Neal Pionk (lower body). Eric Comrie is expected to start in goal, making his ninth start of the season. In his eight previous games, Comrie is 4-4-0 with a 3.02 GAA and a .897 SV%. Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 13 goals and is tied with Kyle Connor for the team lead in assists with 17.

Nashville Predators (8-12-4)

• Forwards:
  • Filip Forsberg - Ryan O'Reilly - Luke Evangelista
  • Steven Stamkos - Erik Haula - Matthew Wood
  • Michael Bunting - Michael McCarron - Ozzy Wiesblatt
  • Reid Schaefer - Fedor Svechkov - Tyson Jost
• Defense:
  • Nicolas Hague - Roman Josi
  • Brady Skjei - Nick Perbix
  • Spencer Stastney - Nick Blankenburg
• Goalies:
  • Justus Annunen (Likely starter)
  • Juuse Saros

The Predators' injury report lists Cole Smith (injured reserve since Nov 7th) and Jonathan Marchessault (lower body, day to day). Justus Annunen is the likely starter in goal. Annunen has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.89 GAA and a .850 SV%. Ryan O'Reilly currently leads the team with 18 points.

Keys to the Game

The Jets need to find a way to end their losing streak. Their top line, led by Mark Scheifele, will need to continue generating scoring chances. The Predators, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on their recent momentum. Goaltending will also be a key factor, as both teams are expected to start their backup goalies.

The Jets won the first game of the season series 4-1 in Winnipeg on October 18th.