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 have lost two consecutive games and will face a tough challenge.
Meanwhile, the Ducks played in Las Vegas last night, defeating the Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the winning backhand shot, marking Anaheim’s 10th win of the season. This victory moved the Ducks into 2nd place in the Western Conference.
Special Teams Performance
- Anaheim ranks 11th in power play and 23rd in penalty kill.
- Winnipeg has dropped to 12th in power play and is 4th in penalty kill.
- This highlights that Anaheim is not heavily relying on special teams to succeed.
Lineup Notes
Mitchell Clinton reports that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes, indicating that Cole Koepke is not skating.
Eric Comrie will start in net for his fourth game of the season.
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines and Defense Pairs
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines and Defense Pairs
- Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
- Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
- Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
- Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
"Former Jet Jacob Trouba fired a backhand shot for their 10th win, which puts them into 2nd spot in the Western Conference."
With key lineup adjustments and recent performances, both teams are positioned for an intense matchup.
Author’s summary: The Jets face a challenging battle against the Ducks, who have surged to second in the West, while adjustments in lineups and special teams could tilt the upcoming game.