Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks

On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe provide updates from the morning skate, including news, notes, injury reports, and lineup announcements. Their reports arrive a few hours before puck drop.

The Jets spent Saturday discussing strategy, and coach Scott Arniel hopes Sunday will bring action. After a tough 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday that extended their losing streak at the start of a six-game road trip, Arniel held individual meetings with all his healthy players in Anaheim to prepare for the game against the Ducks.

“To be straight up, I had one-on-ones with players. Because we have a large number of new guys and we’re teaching them as we go, I never really got a chance since training camp to say ‘OK, this is now what I expect of you.’ And to review with our players that have been here last year, touching on the things I expect from them every night.

Each guy knows their role, what I expect and what the coaches expect of them. So let’s go out and do it as a whole.”

— Scott Arniel, Winnipeg Jets Head Coach

Injury Update

An important development took place during Sunday’s morning skate. Cole Perfetti, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury and missed the first 14 games, is set to make his season debut for the Jets.

Game Context

The Jets face the Anaheim Ducks after struggling on the road. The team aims to recover and build momentum after consecutive losses.

Additional Notes

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic played a key role in Friday’s game by stopping crucial shots.
The Jets are integrating many new players and shaping team dynamics as the season progresses.

Author's summary: The Winnipeg Jets prepare for their game against the Ducks with renewed focus, emphasizing individual roles and welcoming Cole Perfetti back from injury.

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Winnipeg Free Press — 2025-11-10