Jets and Canucks Face Off in Anticipated Matchup: Projected Lineups
Vancouver, BC – The Winnipeg Jets are set to clash with the Vancouver Canucks tonight at Rogers Arena in a Remembrance Day battle. Both teams are eager to secure a win, with the Jets aiming to end their road trip on a positive note and the Canucks looking to bounce back after a recent overtime loss.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets (9-6-0) are currently on a challenging six-game road trip and are trying to break a three-game losing streak. Their recent struggles include a 4-1 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks. Despite the team's recent performance, key players are looking to make an impact. Kyle Connor, while not as flashy as usual, remains a threat, and Cole Perfetti is finding his stride after returning from injury.
Here's the projected lineup for the Winnipeg Jets:
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Forwards:
- Kyle Connor - Mark Scheifele - Gabriel Vilardi
- Vladislav Namestnikov - Jonathan Toews - Cole Perfetti
- Nino Niederreiter - Adam Lowry - Alex Iafallo
- Tanner Pearson - Parker Ford - Nikita Chibrikov
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Defense:
- Josh Morrissey - Dylan DeMelo
- Logan Stanley - Neal Pionk
- Haydn Fleury - Luke Schenn
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Goaltenders:
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Eric Comrie
Brad Lambert and Colin Miller are expected to be scratched. Key injuries include Dylan Samberg (wrist), Gustav Nyquist (lower body), Morgan Barron (undisclosed), and Cole Koepke (undisclosed).
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks (8-8-1) are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche and are looking to regain momentum on home ice. The team has alternated between wins and losses in their last nine games. Vancouver's search for a reliable second-line center continues to be a focal point.
Here's the projected lineup for the Vancouver Canucks. It is important to note that information on the Canucks' projected lineup is limited in the search results:
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Forwards:
- Evander Kane -- Elias Pettersson -- Conor Garland
- Jake DeBrusk -- Lukas Reichel -- Brock Boeser
- Drew O'Connor -- Aatu Raty -- Kiefer Sherwood
- Arshdeep Bains -- Max Sasson -- Linus Karlsson
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Defense:
- Quinn Hughes -- Tyler Myers
- Marcus Pettersson -- Filip Hronek
- Elias Nils Pettersson -- Tom Willander
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Goaltenders:
- Kevin Lankinen
- Thatcher Demko
The Canucks have a lengthy injury list, including Teddy Blueger, Filip Chytil, Derek Forbort, Nils Höglander, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Victor Mancini, and Guillaume Brisebois. Goaltender Thatcher Demko is also on the injury list, but is expected to start. P.O. Joseph and Mackenzie MacEachern are expected to be scratched. Conor Garland is expected to play after recovering from an undisclosed injury, which will likely move Sherwood down to the third line.
Puck Drop
The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
