Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks pre-game report

Game 15: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Pre-Game Report

The Winnipeg Jets had an optional practice at the Honda Center on Saturday as they got ready to face the red-hot Anaheim Ducks. The Jets have lost two consecutive games, making this a challenging matchup.

The Ducks played in Las Vegas last night, beating the Knights 4-3 in overtime. Former Jet Jacob Trouba scored the winning backhand shot, marking Anaheim's 10th win this season. This victory placed them second in the Western Conference.

Special Teams Performance

Anaheim ranks 11th in the power play and 23rd in overall penalty kill, showing they rely less on special teams to win games.
Winnipeg has dropped to 12th in power play and holds 4th in penalty kill, a notable shift.

Lineups and Defensive Pairs

According to reporter Mitchell Clinton, Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes during practice, suggesting Cole Koepke may not be skating.

Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs

Forwards: Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
Namestnikov – Toews – Perfetti
Niederreiter – Lowry – Iafallo
Pearson – Ford – Chibrikov
Defense: Morrissey – DeMelo
Stanley – Pionk
Fleury – Schenn
Eric Comrie will start in goal for his fourth game of the season.

Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs

Forwards: Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
Gauthier – McTavish – Sennecke
Nesterenko – Poehling – Killorn
Johnston – Harkins – Vatrano

"They aren’t using special teams to get things done," highlighting Anaheim's strategy despite average rankings.

Author's summary: The Winnipeg Jets face a tough challenge against the rising Ducks as lineup shifts and recent form set the stage for an intense matchup.

Illegal Curve Hockey — 2025-11-09