Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report
The Winnipeg Jets took to the ice on Saturday at Honda Center for an optional practice before facing the in-form Anaheim Ducks. After dropping two consecutive games, Winnipeg is looking to rebound against a Ducks team riding momentum.
Anaheim Ducks on a Roll
Anaheim played in Las Vegas last night and secured a thrilling 4–3 overtime win against the Golden Knights. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the decisive backhand goal, marking the Ducks’ 10th victory of the season and moving them into second place in the Western Conference standings.
The Ducks currently sit 11th in power play efficiency and 23rd in penalty killing, suggesting that their recent success stems more from strong five-on-five play than special teams.
Winnipeg Jets Update
Winnipeg’s special teams have shifted slightly, ranking 12th in power play and 4th in penalty kill. A notable pre-game development, according to Mitchell Clinton, is that Cole Perfetti was seen taking line rushes, indicating he could be in action tonight. Clinton also reported that Cole Koepke did not skate during the session.
Goaltender Eric Comrie is set to start in net for the fourth time this season.
Projected Lineups
Winnipeg Jets
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Anaheim Ducks
- Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
- Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
- Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
- Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
“Cole Perfetti was taking line rushes today,” reported Mitchell Clinton. “Cole Koepke wasn’t skating.”
Author’s summary: The Jets aim to rebound after two losses as they face a confident Anaheim squad riding momentum into Honda Center.