Streaking Blue Jackets face tall task against NHL-best Jets

Columbus riding high after three straight wins

The Columbus Blue Jackets will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they visit the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

The Blue Jackets (14-15-2) have won three straight games, including a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

The Jets (22-5-1) are the hottest team in the NHL, having won nine straight games.

Can the Blue Jackets pull off the upset?

The Blue Jackets will be a heavy underdog against the Jets, but they have a chance to pull off the upset if they can play a disciplined game and limit their mistakes.

The Jets are a high-scoring team, averaging 4.09 goals per game, so the Blue Jackets will need to be strong defensively.

The Blue Jackets will also need to get some production from their top players, such as Patrik Laine, Artemi Panarin, and Zach Werenski.

What to watch for

Here are a few things to watch for in the game between the Blue Jackets and Jets:

• The matchup between Laine and Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien.
• The performance of Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.
• The Jets' power play, which is clicking at 31.3 percent.

Prediction

The Jets are a heavy favorite in this game, but the Blue Jackets have a chance to pull off the upset if they can play a disciplined game and limit their mistakes.

I predict that the Jets will win the game, but the Blue Jackets will keep it close.