The Winnipeg Jets, with a record of 2-1-0, are preparing to take on the Philadelphia Flyers, who sit at 1-1-1, in a matchup scheduled for Thursday evening in Pennsylvania. This game is the second leg of a two-game Eastern Conference road trip for Winnipeg, which commenced with a contest against the New York Islanders earlier this week.
The Jets are hopeful to welcome back some key players, particularly Haydn Fleury and Cole Koepke, both of whom sustained injuries while blocking shots in recent games. Fleury’s return will result in Colin Miller being taken out of the lineup, while Dylan Samberg will remain sidelined due to injury. Offensively, Cole Perfetti and Adam Lowry are also unavailable for the Jets, leading to speculation that Parker Ford may substitute for Nikita Chibrikov.
In goal, Connor Hellebuyck is set to resume his position after Eric Comrie secured his first win of the season in the previous game at UBS Arena. The matchup is expected to commence at 6:00 PM Central Time from the Xfinity Mobile Arena and will be broadcast live on TSN.
The Jets are not only looking to build on their current momentum but are also aiming to overcome a historically tough matchup against the Flyers, who have enjoyed a strong record against them in recent encounters. With Winnipeg’s top players eager to make an impact, fans will be watching closely to see if they can break this pattern and secure a third consecutive victory.
The projected lineup for the Jets includes:
– Connor, Scheifele, Vilardi
– Iafallo, Toews, Pearson
– Niederreiter, Namestnikov, Nyquist
– Koepke, Barron, Ford
Defense pairings feature:
– Morrissey, DeMelo
– Stanley, Pionk
– Fleury, Schenn
Injured players include Samberg, Lowry, and Perfetti, while Chibrikov, Miller, and Clague are noted as healthy scratches. As the team faces the Flyers, there’s a palpable sense of optimism that they can turn the tide and make a statement on the road.