GDT: Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks

TV: TSN3

Radio: TSN 1290

Game Time: 7:00 P.M.

Introduction:

Winnipeg born Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews once again returns home leading his Blackhawks against the Winnipeg Jets. The Blackhawks are coming off of an embarrassing loss at home to the Vegas Golden Knights, and are integrating new players Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini into the line up. I would expect them to play hard against a Central division rival. The Jets are coming off of a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game where Connor Hellebuyck let in two soft goals. The Jets need a win before heading out on the road for a trio of games in the New York and the home of fictional character Tony Soprano, New Jersey. Expect more than a few Toews jerseys, and a good old Central division battle.

Winnipeg Jets Line Up:

Forwards

Nikolaj Ehlers - Mark Scheifele - Blake Wheeler

Kyle Connor - Bryan Little - Patrik Laine

Mathieu Perreault - Adam Lowry - Brandon Tanev

Brendan Lemieux - Jack Roslovic - Nic Petan

Defence

Josh Morrissey-Jacob Trouba

Ben Chiarot - Tyler Myers

Sami Niku - Cameron Schilling

Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck

Laurent Brossoit

Injuries:

Jets: D Dimitry Kulikov (upper body, IR), F Andrew Copp (concussion, day-to-day); Dustin Byfuglien – Body

Chicago Blackhawks Line Up:

Forwards

Brandon Saad - Jonathan Toews - John Hayden

Alex Debrincat - Dylan Strome - Patrick Kane

Dominik Kahun - David Kampf - Brendan Perlini

Andreas Martinsen - Artem Anisimov - Marcus Kruger

Defence

Duncan Keith - Connor Murphy

Erik Gustafsson - Brent Seabrook

Gustav Forsling - Jan Rutta

Goalies

Corey Crawford

Cam Ward

Injuries:

Blackhawks: D Connor Murphy, (back, IR), D Brandon Davidson, (knee surgery, IR), D Henri Jokiharju (illness, day-to-day)