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. The Jets are facing a challenge, having lost their last two games.
Meanwhile, Anaheim played in Vegas the night before, defeating the Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the overtime winner with a backhand shot, securing Anaheim's 10th victory of the season and placing them second in the Western Conference.
Special Teams Performance
- Anaheim ranks 11th in power play and 23rd in penalty kill, indicating they rely less on special teams to win games.
- Winnipeg ranks 12th in power play and a strong 4th in penalty kill, showing notable defensive effectiveness.
Lineup Updates and Projections
Mitchell Clinton reports that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes, suggesting Cole Koepke is not skating. Eric Comrie is set to start in goal for his fourth game this season.
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Forward Lines:
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Defensive Pairs:
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Forward Lines:
- 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."
Eric Comrie will start as goalie for the Jets in this matchup, marking his fourth start this season.
Both teams enter the game with contrasting special teams stats and recent momentum, making this a compelling contest to watch.
Summary: The Jets face a challenging game against a strong Ducks team, with lineup shifts and key player performances likely influencing the outcome.
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