The Jets faced a tough overtime loss to the Ducks, squandering a couple of two-goal leads before managing to tie it up late and push the game into extra time. The game came with a price, as Vlad Namestnikov exited after the second period and didn't return. Adding to the Jets' woes, Mark Scheifele had a knee-on-knee collision in overtime, raising concerns about his condition.
Skate News:
According to Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press, both Scheifele and Namestnikov were absent from today's skate in Anaheim.
Lines & Defensive Pairs:
- Connor-Miller (non-contact)-Vilardi
- Perfetti-Lowry-Iafallo
- Nyquist-Toews-Duehr
- Koepke-Barron-Pearson
Defensive pairings included:
- Stanley-DeMelo
- Samberg-Salomonsson
- Fleury-Schenn
- Heinola-Clague
Health Update:
Wiebe reports that Scheifele had a maintenance day, with hopes of him returning to the lineup on Sunday. Namestnikov is dealing with a lower-body injury and is listed as week-to-week. Meanwhile, Niederrieter underwent surgery for a lower-body issue.
Player and Coach Media:
Updates to follow.