Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks
On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe provide updates from the morning skate, including news, notes, injury reports, and lineup decisions. These arrive a few hours before puck drop.
Jets Coach Focuses on Action After Talk
After a disappointing 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday, marking back-to-back defeats at the start of a six-game road trip, Jets head coach Scott Arniel spent Saturday talking with his players and hopes Sunday brings more action. In Anaheim, Arniel held one-on-one meetings with all healthy players to clarify expectations going into the game against the Ducks.
“To be straight up, I had one-on-ones with players. Because we have a large number of new guys and we’re teaching them as we go, I never really got a chance since training camp to say ‘OK, this is now what I expect of you.’ And to review with our players that have been here last year, touching on the things I expect from them every night.
Each guy knows their role, what I expect and what the coaches expect of them. So let’s go out and do it as a whole.”
Injury Update
At Sunday’s morning skate, an important update emerged: Cole Perfetti, who missed the first 14 games with an ankle injury, is set to make his season debut for the Jets.
Game Moment Highlight
- San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped a shot during the second period of Friday's game in San Jose, California.
Summary: Coach Arniel reinforced roles and expectations following early losses, while Cole Perfetti’s return offers a boost for the Winnipeg Jets as they face the Anaheim Ducks.