Projected Lineups: Jets Face Off Against Ducks
The NHL matchup tonight features the Winnipeg Jets and the Anaheim Ducks. This game kicks off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on Victory+, KCOP-13, and TSN3.
Projected Lineups
Winnipeg Jets
- Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Gabriel Vilardi
- Vladislav Namestnikov — Jonathan Toews — Cole Perfetti
- Nino Niederreiter — Adam Lowry — Alex Iafallo
- Tanner Pearson — Parker Ford — Nikita Chibrikov
- Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
- Logan Stanley — Neal Pionk
- Haydn Fleury — Luke Schenn
- Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck, Eric Comrie
Scratched: Brad Lambert, Colin Miller, Cole Koepke
Injuries: Dylan Samberg (wrist), Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed), Morgan Barron (undisclosed)
Anaheim Ducks
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Nikita Nesterenko — Ryan Poehling — Alex Killorn
- Ross Johnston — Jansen Harkins — Frank Vatrano
- Jackson LaCombe — Drew Helleson
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Ian Moore
- Goaltenders: Lukas Dostal, Petr Mrazek
Scratched: Sam Colangelo
Injuries: Ryan Strome (upper body), Radko Gudas (lower body), Mikael Granlund (lower body)
Status Updates
Cole Perfetti is set to make his season debut after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the preseason. He participated in morning line rushes and is working with the first power-play unit. Jets coach Scott Arniel confirmed he felt good after waking up today, indicating he is ready.
The Ducks did not hold a morning skate today following their recent 4-3 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. Ryan Strome, who has been practicing since Tuesday, may also make his season debut tonight.
Game Outlook
This matchup between the Jets and Ducks promises to be exciting, with both teams looking to build momentum. The projected lineups reflect a mix of experience and youthful talent from both sides.
