Winnipeg boasts one of the game’s elite forward lines in Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabriel Vilardi. That trio has been on the ice for 21 goals at 5-on-5, the second-best mark in the NHL according to Stathletes.

The biggest news, undoubtedly, is Connor Hellebuyck (knee), who is out for 4-6 weeks. His absence puts massive pressure on the Jets’ defense to limit high-danger chances. On the Buffalo side, there is optimism that forward Josh Norris could return to the lineup tonight, which would provide a significant boost to their top-six depth.

The Jets look to build on their skid-snapping win and regain momentum as they take on a surging Sabres team that has won five of their last eight games.

To do it, the Jets (13-11-0) will have to get by the Buffalo Sabres, the fourth stop on a five-game road trip for Winnipeg. The Sabres (10-11-4) are last in the Eastern Conference, but they’re most recent outing – a 3-2 shootout win over the surging Minnesota Wild - proves one thing:

The Sabres are getting Josh Norris back for their Monday matchup against the Jets, which could push Buffalo to the playoffs.

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Buffalo Sabres after Nino Niederreiter scored two goals in the Jets' 5-2 win against the Nashville Predators

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Winnipeg won 5-2 on the road its last time out on Nov. 29 against the Nashville Predators.