Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report
The Winnipeg Jets held an optional practice at the Honda Center on Saturday, preparing to face the red-hot Anaheim Ducks. The Jets have lost two consecutive games and face a tough challenge ahead.
Meanwhile, the Ducks were in Vegas the previous night, where they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the game-winning backhand shot, marking Anaheim's 10th win, moving them into second place in the Western Conference.
Special Teams Performance
- Anaheim ranks 11th in the power play and 23rd in penalty kill, indicating they rely less on special teams for success.
- Winnipeg has slipped to 12th in power play and holds the 4th spot in penalty kill.
Lineup Updates
Mitchell Clinton reports that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes for the Jets, which suggests that Cole Koepke is not skating.
Eric Comrie will start in goal for the Jets, marking his fourth start of the season.
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines & Defense Pairs
- Forwards:
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Defense:
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines & Defense Pairs
- Forwards:
- Krieder – Carlsson – Terry
- Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
- Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
- Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
"They are gonna be in tough as they’ve lost two straight games."
"Former Jet Jacob Trouba fired a backhand shot for their 10th win which puts them into 2nd spot in the Western Conference."
Author’s summary: Winnipeg faces a tough matchup against the surging Ducks, with key lineup shifts and special teams form potentially deciding the outcome of this pivotal game.