The matchup between the New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets is set to take place at 8 p.m. ET. Both teams are gearing up for an intense game, each looking to secure valuable points in the standings.
Projected Lineups: Islanders vs. Jets
New York Islanders Lineup
- Anders Lee — Mathew Barzal — Anthony Duclair
- Jonathan Drouin — Calum Ritchie — Emil Heineman
- Maxim Shabanov — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Simon Holmstrom
- Kyle MacLean — Casey Cizikas — Marc Gatcomb
- Matthew Schaefer — Ryan Pulock
- Adam Pelech — Tony DeAngelo
- Adam Boqvist — Scott Mayfield
Goaltenders: Ilya Sorokin, David Rittich
Scratched: Cole McWard, Maxim Tsyplakov
Injured: Bo Horvat (lower body), Kyle Palmieri (ACL), Alexander Romanov (upper body), Semyon Varlamov (knee)
Winnipeg Jets Lineup
- Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Alex Iafallo
- Cole Perfetti — Jonathan Toews — Gabriel Vilardi
- Vladislav Namestnikov — Adam Lowry — Nino Niederreiter
- Cole Koepke — Danny Zhilkin — Tanner Pearson
- Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
- Dylan Samberg — Neal Pionk
- Logan Stanley — Luke Schenn
Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck, Eric Comrie
Scratched: Gustav Nyquist
Injured: Haydn Fleury (bruised back), Morgan Barron (upper body), Colin Miller (lower body)
Status Report
The Islanders conducted an optional morning skate on Tuesday. Kyle MacLean will replace Maxim Tsyplakov in the lineup. Neal Pionk’s status is uncertain and will be a game-time decision. He previously played over 22 minutes in a recent victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Colin Miller is expected to miss at least three games due to an injury sustained during the first period against the Devils. Luke Schenn will step into the lineup in Miller’s absence.
Upcoming Match Significance
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the league. Fans can expect a competitive game filled with opportunities for both sides to showcase their skills.
