The Red Wings, who have been outscored 48-20 in their past 11 games (0-9-2), have not gone 12 straight without a victory since Oct. 21-Nov. 16, 1989 (0-9 with three ties).
Detroit forward Justin Abdelkader is expected to return after missing 15 games with a hand injury, and defenseman Trevor Daley is expected back after missing 16 games with a lower-body injury.
Goalie Eric Comrie will make his first start for the Red Wings against his former team after being acquired in a trade from the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 30. He played five games with the Jets during the previous three seasons.
Winnipeg will look for its ninth victory in 12 games (8-2-1).
The Jets, eyeing their fourth straight home win, are 8-3-1 in their past 12 games against the Red Wings and have points in five of the past six (4-1-1).