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 face a challenge after losing two consecutive games.
The Ducks, coming off a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Knights, secured their 10th victory. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the winning goal, helping Anaheim climb to 2nd place in the Western Conference.
Team Special Teams Performance
- Anaheim ranks 11th in power play and 23rd in penalty kill, showing they rely less on special teams.
- Winnipeg has dropped to 12th in power play and holds the 4th spot in penalty kill.
Notable lineup change: Mitchell Clinton reports Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes for Winnipeg, suggesting Cole Koepke is not skating.
Projected Winnipeg Jets Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Forwards:
- Connor - Scheifele - Vilardi
- Namestnikov - Toews - Perfetti
- Niederreiter - Lowry - Iafallo
- Pearson - Ford - Chibrikov
- Defense pairs:
- Morrissey - DeMelo
- Stanley - Pionk
- Fleury - Schenn
- Goaltender: Eric Comrie (fourth start of the season)
Projected Anaheim Ducks Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Forwards:
- 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 net for the Jets, marking his fourth start this season.
Summary: Both teams enter this matchup with key lineup adjustments and contrasting special teams strengths, setting the stage for a competitive battle at the Honda Center.
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