Mark Scheifele Poised to Become Jets' All-Time Points Leader Saturday in Chicago

The Winnipeg Jets will look to win their sixth straight game Saturday on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks, but the night could be historic for another reason.

After a three-point performance Thursday against the Dallas Stars, in which he scored twice and added an assist, Mark Scheifele has 22 points this season and 929 for his career. That total ties Dale Hawerchuk for the most points in franchise history.

If Scheifele records even one point Saturday, he will become the outright all-time points leader for the organization, and the odds are in his favor. He has points in seven of his last eight games, totaling four goals and ten assists for 14 points over that span.

The matchup could hardly be better as Chicago has the second-worst record in the NHL at 5-13-1, and its defense is also second-worst in the league, allowing 4.11 goals per game.

Scheifele has also had success against the Blackhawks throughout his career. In 50 games against Chicago, he has 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points. The 33-year-old Kitchener, Ontario, native has been especially dominant in recent meetings, posting five goals and eight assists for 13 points over his last eight games against the Blackhawks.

With Scheifele hot and Chicago struggling, the setup points toward a milestone night that Jets fans won't want to miss.

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