The Winnipeg Jets are set to face the Utah Mammoth with clear projected lineups for their upcoming game at 7 p.m. ET. The Jets, holding a 15-17-2 record, will see Kyle Connor lead the top forward line, flanked by Mark Scheifele and Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist’s promotion to the first line reflects a strategic adjustment, while Gabriel Vilardi steps into the second line alongside Cole Perfetti and Vladislav Namestnikov.
The Jets’ third line consists of Morgan Barron, Adam Lowry, and Alex Iafallo. Meanwhile, Nino Niederreiter moves to the fourth line paired with Jonathan Toews and Tanner Pearson. Defensemen Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo will form the top defensive pair, succeeded by Dylan Samberg with Neal Pionk, and Logan Stanley teaming with Colin Miller, who replaces the scratched Haydn Fleury. Goaltending duties are assigned to Connor Hellebuyck, with Eric Comrie as backup. The team reports no injuries, and scratch status includes Haydn Fleury, Luke Schenn, and Cole Koepke.
On the Utah Mammoth side, currently at 17-17-3, the lineup remains consistent following their recent 2-1 defeat to the New Jersey Devils. Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and JJ Peterka head the top offensive trio. Their second line features Lawson Crouse, Barrett Hayton, and Dylan Guenther, while Michael Carcone, Jack McBain, and Daniil But round out the third line. The fourth line includes Liam O’Brien, Kevin Stenlund, and Alexander Kerfoot, despite Kerfoot’s lower-body injury reported in the status update.
Defensive pairs are led by Mikhail Sergachev and Sean Durzi, followed by Nate Schmidt and John Marino, with Ian Cole and Nick DeSimone completing the defense group. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka will start, backed by Vitek Vanecek. Scratched players include Olli Maatta and Brandon Tanev. Logan Cooley and Alex Kerfoot remain sidelined with lower-body injuries.
Neither team held a morning skate ahead of the match. The Jets’ adjustments emphasize lineup optimization without injury concerns, while the Mammoth maintain their recently used roster. Fans can expect focused efforts as both teams seek to improve their standings.
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