The Winnipeg Jets are navigating a rollercoaster of a season. After a sizzling start post-Olympic break with a 4-0-2 record, they hit a snag, dropping two straight.
But just when things seemed bleak, they pulled off a gritty 3-1 win against the top-ranked Avalanche. It was a game that showcased their resilience, holding a 2-0 lead late into the third period and grinding out the victory.
Looking ahead, the Jets are expected to switch things up a bit. Eric Comrie is set to take the net for the first time in two weeks, giving Connor Hellebuyck a breather after eight consecutive starts. There's also a possibility of Ville Heinola stepping in for Haydn Fleury on defense.
On the flip side, the St. Louis Blues have been defying expectations.
Initially seen as sellers at the trade deadline, they’ve turned up the heat in the Western Conference. Despite their struggles on the road with a 12-17-3 record, they’ve been on a tear lately.
Here's how the teams are shaping up:
Jets Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs:
- Forwards: Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo Perfetti-Lowry-Vilardi Nyquist-Toews-Rosén Koepke-Barron-Lambert
- Defense: Morrissey-DeMelo Samberg-Salomonsson Fleury-Bryson
- Goalie: Comrie
Blues Projected Lines & Defensive Pairs:
- Forwards: Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou Suter-Dvorsky-Berggren Toropchenko-Finley-Sundqvist
- Defense: Broberg-Mailloux Lindstein-Parayko Fowler-Holl
- Goalie: Binnington
The Jets are looking to build on their recent success as they face off against the surging Blues, who boast a strong 7-2-1 record in their last ten games. With both teams in fine form, this matchup promises to be an intense battle on the ice. Fans should brace for a thrilling contest as Winnipeg defends home turf against one of the league’s hottest squads.