Winnipeg Jets News

Skinner exited Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets for precautionary reasons and will be ready to suit up on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. That said, Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch did not specify if Skinner or Calvin Pickard would be between the pipes on Saturday.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks when Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%). Hellebuyck will return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, looking to build on a terrific 2.05 GAA and .924 SV% through 53 games this season (39-10-3). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 12-3 during a three-game winning streak.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks when Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%). Hellebuyck will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, looking to build on a terrific 2.05 GAA and .924 SV% through 53 games this season (39-10-3). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 12-3 during a three-game winning streak.

The Oilers have outscored their opposition 12-3 during a three-game winning streak and will likely turn to Skinner between the pipes on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers. He has a 2.84 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games this season (23-17-4). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as slight -111 home favorites against a Jets club coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

The Jets are riding a four-game winning streak, running away with first place in the Central Division, and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Hellebuyck was excellent in his last start, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) and losing his shutout bid late in the third period in a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old goalie has a spectacular 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 52 games this season (39-9-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -160 road favorites against a Canucks squad that has lost three of their last five (2-3-0).

Rosen was the 14th overall pick of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and is still searching for his first career point through 10 NHL games. The 22-year-old played three games with the Sabres this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 51 points (27G / 24A) in 52 games with Rochester.

Pionk played a season-low 16:18 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

The Jets will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Friday in a heated matchup between the top two teams in the Central Division. As he has against most teams this season, Hellebuyck has been tremendous in two games against the Dallas Stars this season (1-1-0), posting an excellent 1.52 GAA and .952 SV%. The 31-year-old goalie has a 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 50 games this season (38-9-3). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Stars team that has scored four or more goals in 10 of their last 11 games (8-2-1).

Skinner allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, but he will return to the crease on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.88 GAA and .896 SV% in 44 games this season (22-16-4). The Oilers enter the action on Thursday as -132 road favorites against a Devils team that received crushing news on Thursday, announcing that Dougie Hamilton will be out for the remainder of the season.

Carl Grundstrom will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, accommodating Gregor's insertion into the Sharks' lineup for the first time since being acquired in a trade last week. The 26-year-old Gregor averaged 11:21 time-on-ice and had six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Ottawa Senators this season.

The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.

Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.

The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues but could draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.

The Jets have lost four of their last six (2-3-1) and will look to return to consistency with Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has a 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%, and six shutouts in 49 games this season (37-9-3). He has 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in his last eight games (5-2-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Rangers squad coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Namestnikov exited Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after being removed from the contest by a concussion spotter. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 15:00 time-on-ice and has 30 points (10G / 20A) in 61 games this season.