Winnipeg has two American locks — Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor — and star Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey seems like an obvious Canadian selection. There’s also an outside shot of Canada opting for a shutdown fourth line, opening consideration for Adam Lowry.

It’s a quarter of the way through the season, and the Winnipeg Jets have only lost five times. Here are five thoughts on their play so far.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's a battle of the top two Western Conference teams as the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) and Winnipeg Jets (17-4) square off Monday night in St. Paul. Monday's game marks the second meeting between these teams this season. The Jets won the last matchup 2-1 in overtime back on Oct. 13.