Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report
The Winnipeg Jets took part in an optional practice on Saturday at Honda Center as they prepared to face the high-flying Anaheim Ducks. The Jets enter the matchup on a two-game losing streak, while the Ducks arrive in strong form after a dramatic overtime win in Vegas.
Team Form and Recent Results
Anaheim earned a 4–3 overtime victory against the Golden Knights, with former Jet Jacob Trouba scoring the game-winner on a backhand shot. That marked the Ducks' 10th victory of the season and lifted them to second place in the Western Conference standings.
Special Teams Overview
The Ducks currently sit 11th in power play efficiency and 23rd in penalty killing, showing that their success is largely coming at even strength. Meanwhile, Winnipeg has dropped to 12th in power play ranking but maintains a strong 4th place in penalty kills.
Team Lineup Updates
“Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes,” reported Mitchell Clinton, indicating a possible lineup change for the Jets.
His update suggests that Cole Koepke was not skating during the morning session. Eric Comrie is confirmed to start in goal, marking his fourth appearance this season.
Jets Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
- Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
- Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
- Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
- Morrissey – DeMelo
- Stanley – Pionk
- Fleury – Schenn
Ducks Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs
- Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
- Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
- Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
- Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano
Author’s summary: Winnipeg looks to rebound from a losing streak against a surging Anaheim team riding momentum and confidence from back-to-back wins.