The upcoming game between the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues promises to be an exciting matchup. Scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, the game will air on FDSNMW and TSN3. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season nears its conclusion.
Jets vs Blues: Projected Lineups Revealed
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lineup
The Jets will feature a lineup that includes:
- Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Alex Iafallo
- Cole Perfetti — Adam Lowry — Gabriel Vilardi
- Cole Koepke — Jonathan Toews — Isak Rosen
- Nino Niederreiter — Vladislav Namestnikov — Brad Lambert
On defense:
- Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
- Dylan Samberg — Neal Pionk
- Haydn Fleury — Jacob Bryson
In goal, Connor Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie will lead the charge. Notably, Colin Miller and Ville Heinola are scratched. Morgan Barron is out due to a lower body injury, while Elias Salomonsson has a concussion. Gustav Nyquist is also unavailable with an undisclosed injury.
St. Louis Blues Projected Lineup
The Blues are set to send out the following lineup:
- Dylan Holloway — Robert Thomas — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jonatan Berggren
- Otto Stenberg — Dalibor Dvorsky — Jordan Kyrou
- Alexey Toropchenko — Jack Finley — Nathan Walker
The defense will consist of:
- Philip Broberg — Logan Mailloux
- Theo Lindstein — Colton Parayko
- Cam Fowler — Tyler Tucker
Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer will cover the goaltending duties. The scratches include Justin Holl, Jonathan Drouin, Matthew Kessel, Oskar Sundqvist, and Pius Suter. Notably, the Blues do not have any injuries reported.
Status Updates
Gustav Nyquist skated in a non-contact jersey but will miss his sixth consecutive game. Colin Miller participated fully in the morning skate but is not expected to play. The Blues will adjust their lineup with Nathan Walker and Otto Stenberg stepping in for Oskar Sundqvist and Jonathan Drouin, respectively.
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure better playoff positioning.
