Jets and Canadiens, headed in opposite directions, face off

The Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets face off Wednesday night as both clubs arrive at a key juncture in the NHL schedule.

The Canadiens extended their point streak to four games but fell 4-3 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.

Despite the loss, Montreal maintained its hold on a playoff position, still picking up a point, while sitting third in the Atlantic Division behind Tampa Bay and Detroit. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said the team is still working...