The Winnipeg Jets are preparing to host the New York Rangers at Canada Life Centre. The game follows a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which ended a run of good form for the Jets.
Jets Aim to Rebound After Offensive Struggles
The Jets are looking to bounce back after a frustrating loss to the Ducks. They only managed 13 shots during the game. Gus Nyquist acknowledged the team needs to improve their offensive output: “Walking away with 13 shots, I think it was 13, it’s not enough and something we have to change for next game.”
Despite the defeat, Cole Perfetti highlighted the team’s recent success: “Any time you can get six wins in eight games, that’s a pretty successful span of hockey.” He added, “Wins don’t come easy, so any time we can get two points it’s huge.”
Nyquist said that the team had been playing some of their best hockey before Tuesday night and that is what made the loss so frustrating.
Playoff Hopes Remain Despite Setback
The Jets’ playoff chances remain a talking point. Seattle’s loss on Tuesday means the Jets remain five points out of a playoff spot. Moneypuck.com puts their playoff odds at 8.5%.
Nyquist acknowledged the importance of winning games to close the gap. “Obviously, we’re not further from it, but we’re not closer either,” he stated. “And there’s a time limit on those games. We’ve got only so many games left. So, we’ll flush that one out and get ready for tomorrow.”
Rangers Arrive After Win Over Flames
The New York Rangers arrive in Manitoba following a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames. They sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. Perfetti noted the Rangers’ determination: “So, there’s no quit in their locker room, they’re playing for their pride and everything.”
He added, “It’s going to be a hard game. They’ve been pretty decent on the road. Just got to stick to our game, play our game, like we have been the last few, and we’ll be alright.”
Jets Lineup Unchanged
- Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo
- Perfetti-Lowry-Vilardi
- Nyquist-Toews-Rosén
- Koepke-Barron-Lambert
- Morrissey-DeMelo
- Samberg-Salomonsson
- Fleury-Bryson Heinola
Scott Arniel will not make any changes to his lineup from Tuesday’s game. Connor Hellebuyck will get his seventh start.
The Jets will get another club that is having a season that no one predicted when the Rangers make their only trip to Manitoba.