Quinn stayed with the same lineup that beat the Kings Sunday, meaning G Alexandar Georgiev and LW/D Brendan Smith were the scratches.
“Smitty is a key piece to our team and I know lately he hasn't been playing a lot, and that probably is more because we like what the other guys are doing,’’ Quinn said of Smith, who sat out his fourth straight game. “He's such a pro and he's such a presence in our locker room. And he's a good player when he's playing. It just happens to be a situation where other guys are playing just a little bit better… and we just feel like this is our best lineup right now.
Winnipeg native Brett Howden plays first game in front of home town
