The upcoming matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Winnipeg Jets is set for 8 p.m. ET, broadcasted live on TSN3. Fans can expect key lineup changes that may influence the game’s dynamics.
Lightning’s Projected Lineup
The Lightning (38-17-4) plan to stick with the same lineup that resulted in a 5-1 defeat to the Minnesota Wild. This includes:
- Forwards:
- Jake Guentzel
- Brayden Point
- Nikita Kucherov
- Conor Geekie
- Anthony Cirelli
- Brandon Hagel
- Zemgus Girgensons
- Yanni Gourde
- Pontus Holmberg
- Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Curtis Douglas
- Defensemen:
- J.J. Moser
- Darren Raddysh
- Ryan McDonagh
- Erik Cernak
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous
- Declan Carlile
- Victor Hedman
- Goaltenders:
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Scott Sabourin and Emil Lilleberg are scratched, while Gage Goncalves, Dominic James, Nick Paul, and Max Crozier remain injured.
Jets’ Projected Lineup
The Jets (24-26-10) will maintain a similar lineup from their previous victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, with only a minor adjustment. Their lineup includes:
- Forwards:
- Kyle Connor
- Mark Scheifele
- Alex Iafallo
- Cole Perfetti
- Adam Lowry
- Gabriel Vilardi
- Gustav Nyquist
- Jonathan Toews
- Walker Duehr
- Cole Koepke
- Morgan Barron
- Tanner Pearson
- Defensemen:
- Dylan Samberg
- Elias Salomonsson
- Logan Stanley
- Dylan DeMelo
- Haydn Fleury
- Luke Schenn
- Goaltenders:
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Eric Comrie
Ville Heinola, Kale Clague, and Domenic DiVincentiis are scratched. Josh Morrissey, Nino Niederreiter, Neal Pionk, Colin Miller, and Vladislav Namestnikov are currently sidelined due to injuries.
Lineup Changes and Status Overview
The Lightning will utilize the same configuration from their last match, while the Jets have made a strategic swap between Vilardi and Iafallo. Additionally, injuries to key players such as Josh Morrissey for the Jets highlight the impact on their roster. This match could be pivotal for both teams as they combat injury challenges and aim for victory.
