Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report
The Winnipeg Jets took to the ice on Saturday for an optional practice at the Honda Center as they prepared to face the red-hot Anaheim Ducks. The Jets face a tough challenge after losing two consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Anaheim was in Las Vegas last night, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored a backhand shot, securing the Ducks' 10th win of the season and moving them into second place in the Western Conference.
Team Performance Stats
- Anaheim holds the 11th-ranked power play and 23rd place in overall penalty kill, indicating special teams are not their main strength.
- Winnipeg has dropped to 12th in power play and ranks 4th in penalty kill, a notable change in their special teams performance.
Lineup Updates
Reporter Mitchell Clinton noted that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes, suggesting that Cole Koepke isn’t skating.
Jets projected lines and defense pairs:
Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
Morrissey – DeMelo
Stanley – Pionk
Fleury – Schenn
Ducks projected lines and defense pairs:
Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
Eric Comrie is expected to start in goal for the Jets, marking his fourth start this season.
Summary
The Jets face a critical game against a strong Ducks team, with lineup adjustments and recent performance trends indicating a challenging matchup ahead.
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