The Washington Capitals face the Winnipeg Jets for their second matchup this season, following the Jets' overtime win in the first game. Both teams lead their conferences, with the Capitals currently ahead in the Presidents' Trophy race. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery highlighted the Jets' dangerous transition game and top-tier roster posed challenges in the previous game. The Jets, featuring top scorers Mark Scheiefle and Kyle Connor, are missing Gabe Vilardi due to injury. Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is set to play despite his recent injury and has signed an eight-year deal with the team.
Their transition game, big problem for us in our building, so that's something that we're going to have to pay attention to... like, that top line can make you pay in so many different ways.
The Jets have a combination of great players and goaltending, and they gave us a lot of trouble in our building.
Mark Scheiefle and Kyle Connor are two of the league's top goal-scorers, contributing significantly to the Jets' successful run this season.
Jakob Chychrun will be suiting up for the game despite a recent injury, having signed an eight-year extension with the Capitals.
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