Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report
The Winnipeg Jets held an optional practice at the Honda Center on Saturday as they prepared to face the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, who have won 10 games and currently sit second in the Western Conference.
Recent Performance
Winnipeg has struggled recently, losing two straight games. Meanwhile, Anaheim earned a 4-3 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights, with former Jet Jacob Trouba scoring the winning backhand shot.
Special Teams Overview
- Anaheim ranks 11th in power play and 23rd in penalty kill, indicating they rely less on special teams.
- Winnipeg ranks 12th in power play and 4th in penalty kill, showing strength mainly in their defensive penalty killing.
Lineups and Player Notes
Mitchell Clinton reported that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes, suggesting Cole Koepke is currently not skating.
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Eric Comrie will start in net for his fourth game this season.
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
- Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
- Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
- Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
“Jacob Trouba fired a backhand shot for their 10th win which puts them into 2nd spot in the Western Conference.”
Author's summary: Winnipeg struggles as Anaheim climbs the Western Conference standings, with key lineup changes and special teams performance shaping the upcoming matchup.