The Anaheim Ducks and the Winnipeg Jets are set to clash on February 27, 2026, at Honda Center, with the puck dropping at 10 p.m. ET, live on ESPN+. Currently, the Ducks boast a record of 31 wins, 23 losses, and 3 overtime losses, positioning them sixth in the Western Conference, while the Jets sit at 23 wins, 26 losses, and 8 overtime losses, placing them 13th.
Fans can tune in to watch the matchup, but both teams face some significant injuries. The Ducks will be without goaltender Petr Mrazek for the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury. Forward Frank Vatrano is listed as day-to-day with a shoulder issue, as is Mikael Granlund, who is dealing with an upper-body injury. On the other hand, the Jets have several players on the injury report, including Joshua Morrissey and Neal Pionk, both ruled out with upper and lower-body injuries, respectively. Haydn Fleury and Colin Miller are day-to-day with injuries, while star goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck is also listed as day-to-day, albeit for reasons not related to injury. Additionally, Nino Niederreiter will not participate due to an undisclosed issue.
From a performance perspective, Cutter Gauthier stands out for the Ducks, having accumulated 50 points in 56 games, with 26 goals and 24 assists. For the Jets, Mark Scheifele has been prolific, scoring 27 goals and assisting on 43 for a total of 70 points this season. Hellebuyck has faced challenges in goal, allowing 100 goals across 36 games, resulting in a 2.8 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage.
As both teams prepare for this crucial matchup, fans are hopeful for an exhilarating game. With each team dealing with their fair share of injuries, the Ducks will look to leverage their home-ice advantage, while the Jets aim to upset their opponents and climb the standings.