Winnipeg Jets News

The Oilers have lost three straight and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday when they turn to Skinner between the pipes against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.81 GAA and .898 SV% in 38 appearances this season (20-13-4). He has allowed eight goals on the last 43 shots he has faced (.814 SV%). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 road underdogs against a Lightning squad riding a five-game winning streak.

Riley Tufte will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Koepke to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:27 time-on-ice, recording 12 points (7G / 5A) and 105 hits through 49 games this season.

Carl Grundstrom will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Monday, resulting in Duehr being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Duehr is averaging 8:49 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in eight games with the Sharks this season.

Morrissey missed the first game back after the 4Nations Face-off due to illness, but he's expected to replace Colin Miller in the lineup on Monday. Morrissey, who has seven goals and 39 assists (46 points) in 56 games this season, should re-claim his spot on the PP1 vs. the Sharks.

Hellebuyck got a night off after returning from the 4Nations Face-off, but is expected to be back between the pipes on Monday. Hellebuyck enters play on a six-game winning streak while posting a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV%. Since December 5th, Hellebuyck has lost just four games, going 19-2-2 with a 1.99 GAA, .924 SV% and three shutouts. Make sure he's in your lineup tonight, as the Jets are massive -463 home favourites vs. a Sharks team that is on the second half of a back-to-back.

The Oilers return to action on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and will turn to Skinner between the pipes. The 26-year-old Skinner has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.74 GAA and .900 SV% in 37 games (20-12-4).

Lowry missed eight straight games due to an upper-body injury before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but will return to the lineup after practicing this week. The 31-year-old Lowry has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season.

Hellebuyck played three of four games for USA in the 4-Nations Face Off and will have the day off in Winnipeg's return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck will look to regroup after a day of rest and return to an outstanding 2024-25 campaign, boasting an impressive 2.06 GAA and .925 SV% through 43 games (34-7-2).

Morrissey did not play for Canada in Thursday's 3-2 win over USA at the 4-Nations Face Off and will remain sidelined due to an illness when Winnipeg return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Morrissey has 46 points (7G / 39A) in 56 games this season. Expect Neal Pionk to quarterback Winnipeg's top powerplay unit in Morrissey's absence.

Lowry missed eight straight games due to an upper-body injury before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but appears ready to return to the lineup after practicing in full on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Lowry has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season. The Jets return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues.

Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played two games with the Sabres this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, scoring 39 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games with the Rochester Americans.

The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Skinner played well in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues. The 26-year-old netminder has a .918 SV% in his last 22 games (14-6-2). The Oilers enter Friday's contest as -175 home favorites against an Avalanche squad that played last night, defeating the Calgary Flames 4-2.

Brad Lambert will return to the Jets' lineup on Friday, resulting in Ford being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Ford has played three games with the Jets, the first of his NHL career, scoring one goal and averaging 7:50 time-on-ice.

Lambert had a brief stint with the Jets earlier this season, being held without a point in four games. The 21-year-old Lambert was the 30th overall pick of the Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He broke onto the professional scene last season with an impressive 55 points (21G / 34A) in 64 games with Manitoba (AHL) but has not been as effective this season, scoring only 16 points (3G / 16A) through 30 games with the club.

The Jets have won seven straight, including a 3-0 win with Eric Comrie between the pipe on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Still, the club will return to their Vezina-winning netminder on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is having another outstanding season, boasting an immaculate 2.04 GAA and .925 SV% in 42 games this season (33-7-2). The Jets enter Friday's game as -190 home favorites against a hot Islanders club that has won eight of their last nine (8-1-0).

Koepke will get the chance to play on Wednesday as the Bruins opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit in his place.