The set-up: The 26-29-4 Winnpeg Jets won 5-2 at home over Dallas on Tuesday but now begin a four-game road trip. First up is a visit to Pittsburgh to take on the defending champs, who are 35-13-7, improving 5-0-2 in its last seven games with Tuesday's 4-0 home victory over Vancouver.

Winnipeg: Mark Scheifele ended a four-game drought in impressive fashion against the Stars, matching a career high by setting up three goals on Tuesday (he has a team-leading 36 points). Rookie right winger Patrik Laine, the No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft, recorded a hat trick in Tuesday's win, ending a five-game goal-less drought (has a team-leading 26 goals). Goalie Connor Hellebuyck has allowed just 11 goals and boasts a save percentage of .927 in his past five games overall, having started three in a row.

Pittsburgh: Sidney Crosby had an assist in Tuesday's win, his first point in three games. He now owns 999 career points and is poised to surpass a milestone in this one. Crosby has feasted on this opponent in his career, racking up 47 points in 30 games vs. the Jets/Thrashers (1.57 points per!).

The pick: Winnipeg's goaltending situation is muddled, as Ondrej Pavelec was brought back up from the AHL but has been sidelined the past three games due to an undisclosed injury. However, he practiced Wednesday and accompanied the team on its trip to Pittsburgh. Not sure whether it's him or Hellebuyck, Matt Murray (21-6-2, 2.27 GAA & .926 save percentage) is expected to start for the Penguins. Either way, the Under is a 10* play.