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Anaheim Ducks (2-1-0) at Winnipeg Jets (3-0-1)
Venue: Canada Life Centre
Date: Tonight – Friday, October 9
Time: 7:00 pm CST
How To Watch: Sportsnet One
Radio: 680 CJOB
Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster
Anaheim Ducks News & Notes:
The Anaheim Ducks have started their 2026–27 campaign with a 2-1-0-0 record, looking to rebound tonight after a tough 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Despite dropping that contest, the team saw a brilliant breakout performance from top rookie Beckett Sennecke, who netted both of Anaheim’s goals.
The club’s resilience is being severely tested by early injuries, with star winger Troy Terry on long-term injured reserve and multiple key defensemen sidelined. In response, the front office has aggressively recalled a wave of youth from the AHL, including defensemen Tristan Luneau and Noah Warren.
This newly reshaped, younger lineup faces a massive test as they hit the road for a quick Canadian road trip. The journey begins tonight, with a highly anticipated matchup against the red-hot Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.
Winnipeg Jets News & Notes:
The Winnipeg Jets have stormed out to a 3-0-1 record to start the 2026–27 season, most recently securing a gritty 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche behind a late game-winner from Kyle Connor.
The team has successfully blocked out early-season drama surrounding star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who remains suspended indefinitely following an active trade request and training camp holdout. In his absence, newcomer Stuart Skinner has stepped up brilliantly in the crease, supported by waiver claim Clay Stevenson.
While the hot start has energized the fanbase, the Jets are now dealing with a major blow after star defenseman Josh Morrissey suffered an upper-body injury on Wednesday night. On a brighter note, 18-year-old rookie Viggo Björck has looked sharp through his first four NHL games. The Jets will look to keep their point streak alive tonight, as they continue their homestand against the Anaheim Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines
Greer – Carlsson – Gauthier
Killorn – Granlund – Sennecke
Nesterenko – Poehling – Klepov
Malott – Washe – Caulfield
LaCombe – Luneau
Mintyukov – Mitchell
Hinds – Warren
Dostal
Husso
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines
Connor – Scheifele – Perfetti
Rosen – Bjorck – Vilardi
Barron – Lowry – Iafallo
Koepke – Namestnikov – Lambert
Samberg – DeMelo
Ferraro – Pionk
Fleury – Bauer
Stevenson
Skinner
Players To Watch:
Anaheim Ducks
Leo Carlsson has been off to a hot start this season, and he’ll look to be a key contributor for the Ducks tonight.
AJ Greer is Anaheim’s energy guy, and he’ll look to step up for his team as the Ducks search for a bounce-back win tonight.
Winnipeg Jets
Viggo Bjorck has been held pointless through his first four games, but he’s still looked strong regardless of the scoring.
Kyle Connor has been red hot to start the season, and he’ll aim to carry that over tonight as the Jets search for their fourth straight win.
Next game
Anaheim Ducks – October 10 vs Calgary Flames
Winnipeg Jets – October 13 vs Minnesota Wild