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)
