Winnipeg has two American locks — Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor — and star Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey seems like an obvious Canadian selection. There’s also an outside shot of Canada opting for a shutdown fourth line, opening consideration for Adam Lowry.

David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala scored in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's a battle of the top two Western Conference teams as the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) and Winnipeg Jets (17-4) square off Monday night in St. Paul. Monday's game marks the second meeting between these teams this season. The Jets won the last matchup 2-1 in overtime back on Oct. 13.

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David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th victory, and Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Kings' win over the Jets.

Who cares if it was against the best team in the NHL, a bounce-back game from the Los Angeles Kings is inevitable. Following an embarrassing beatdown at the hands of the San Jose Sharks on Monday night,

David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.