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The (1-3-1) Winnipeg Jets conclude a two-game road trip in the Nations Capital against the (1-5) Ottawa Senators tonight. Johnathan Hankins Jersey For Sale . Following last nights game in Toronto, the Jets have earned three of a possible four points in their last two games. Ondrej Pavelec will start in goal for the Jets, while Craig Anderson will be in the blue paint for the Senators. Despite being unable to hold a two-goal lead last night, Jets Head Coach Claude Noel was focusing this morning on the positives last night of their power play, scoring two goals for the first time this season and rookie forward Mark Scheifele scoring his first NHL goal. The Jets are expected to use the same line-up as last night. The only change could be forward Jim Slater who is battling the flu. If he cant play, Tim Stapleton should draw into the line-up. Defenceman Derek Meech told me this morning he thought his first game of the season was okay last night and is looking forward to playing again tonight. Below are the expected lines: JETS Ladd - Little - Wheeler Burmistrov - Antropov - Wellwood Kane - Scheifele - Maclean Glass - Slater - Thorburn Byfuglien - Enstrom Stuart - Bogosian Meech - Oduya SENATORS Foligno - Regin - Alfredsson Greening - Spezza - Michalek Winchester - DaCosta - Condra Smith - Zibanejad - Neil Phillips - Rundblad Kuba - Karlsson Cowen - Gonchar TSN 1290s broadcast begins at 3pm ct this afternoon with Hustler and Lawless. Rick Ralph hosts the Official Jets pregame show at 5:30. Face-off is 6:30. Some of todays broadcast guests will include Jets Head Coach Claude Noel, Evander Kane, Alexander Burmistrov, Senators Head Coach Paul MacLean, Jason Spezza, Chris Neil and Craig Anderson. Trumaine McBride Elite Jersey . 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Hes the guy that can make a difference for them with the second unit if he can pick it up a few notches. 2. ROY HIBBERT (Pacers): We talk so much about his defence, shot blocking and rebounding that at times we lose sight of how much hes improved. Hes always been a nifty passer back to his days at Georgetown but the thing thats really impressed me has been his steady growth as a post player. His footwork is exceptional and he can score with either hand in the lane and is fluid with his skills. He gets great position in the lane and his confidence as an offensive player is at an all-time high. 3. LUOL DENG TRADE: I like this trade for the Bulls. Theyre not going anywhere with the loss of Derrick Rose and had to move on from this group. Deng was a terrific player for them yet was going to cost too much for them in the free-agent sweepstakes. 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If I could put a finger on it the one guy who makes such a huge difference on their team is Andre Iguodala. He gives them a perimeter defensive stopper, hes an unselfish player who gladly gives the ball up to teammates and has wonderful versatility in his game. He plays the game the right way and has really allowed the other aspects of this roster to settle into their roles. Coach Mark Jackson has a guy that he can trust to do all the little things that win games for you and do it at a high level. I guess the word Glue Guy comes to mind when I watch their team. Any way you want to say it - hes made a huge difference in their team. ' ' '