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

Pre-game Overview: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks

The Jets prepared for their game on Saturday with an optional practice at the Honda Center, focusing on facing the red-hot Ducks. Winnipeg has lost two consecutive games, making this match crucial.

Recent Performances

Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks secured their 10th win by defeating the Vegas Knights 4-3 in overtime. Jacob Trouba, a former Jet, scored with a backhand shot, helping Anaheim move into second place in the Western Conference.

Special Teams and Rankings

Anaheim ranks 11th in power play and 23rd in penalty kill, indicating limited reliance on special teams.
Winnipeg's power play is ranked 12th, with the penalty kill at 4th place, showing strong defensive performance.

Lineup Updates

Mitchell Clinton reports that Cole Perfetti is taking line rushes, while Cole Koepke is not skating. Eric Comrie will start in goal for his fourth game of the season.

Projected Lines and Defense Pairings

Winnipeg Jets

Offense: Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi, Namestnikov-Toews-Perfetti, Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo, Pearson-Ford-Chibrikov
Defense: Morrissey-DeMelo, Stanley-Pionk
Goalie: Eric Comrie

Anaheim Ducks

Offense: Kreider-Carlsson-Terry, Gauthier-McTavish-Sennecke, Nesterenko-Poehling-Killorn, Johnston-Harkins-Vatrano
Defense: unspecified in the text

Author's Summary

This preview highlights Winnipeg’s preparation and Anaheim’s recent victory, emphasizing team rankings and lineup changes with key players like Cole Perfetti and Eric Comrie.

Illegal Curve Hockey — 2025-11-09