Line Combinations: Jets at Kings
The Winnipeg Jets, now with a 9-3-0 record, hit the ice in Los Angeles for their morning skate ahead of a late-night game against the 5-4-4 Kings. This marks the start of the longest road trip of the season for the Jets, featuring extended late-night starts due to traveling across the NHL's westernmost cities.
Road Trip Schedule and Matchups
- Tuesday: Jets vs. Kings, 9:30 PM PDT
- Friday: Jets vs. Sharks, 9:00 PM PDT
- Sunday: Jets vs. Ducks, 9:00 PM PDT
- Next Tuesday: Jets vs. Canucks, 9:00 PM PDT
- Next Thursday: Jets vs. Kraken, 9:00 PM PDT
- Next Saturday: Jets vs. Flames, 9:00 PM MST
Winnipeg will return home on November 18 to host the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Nikolaj Ehlers expected to return on Friday, November 21.
Lineup Changes and Injuries
The Jets' lineup could vary during this trip. Captain Adam Lowry is set to make his season debut after recovering from offseason hip surgery. Injured teammates Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg are nearing returns but still require more time according to head coach Scott Arniel.
"Captain Adam Lowry has recovered from offseason hip surgery and is set to make his season debut. Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg are close but need a bit more time," said coach Scott Arniel.
The team faces the challenge of adapting to late starts and frequent lineup shifts while maintaining their strong performance.
Summary: The Winnipeg Jets embark on a demanding western road trip with late starts and evolving lineups, led by the return of captain Adam Lowry and hopeful returns of other key players.
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