Lineup Shuffles as Injuries Mount
The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with a rash of injuries as they prepare to take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. Top center Mark Scheifele is out with a lower-body issue, joining young star Cole Perfetti on the sidelines.
To compensate, head coach Scott Arniel is shuffling his lines. Tanner Pearson appears poised to get a promotion, skating on the second line with Jonathan Toews and Alex Iafallo. The team is also hoping for a boost from the return of Morgan Barron, who has been out with an upper-body injury.
Goaltending Concerns
In net, the Jets will turn to their stalwart Connor Hellebuyck, but he has been dealing with some minor ailments of his own lately. Backup Dylan Samberg may see more action in the coming games as the team tries to manage Hellebuyck's workload.
The injury bug has also hit the opposition, with the Flyers dealing with their own lineup questions. Top center Carter Hart is questionable with a lower-body injury, leaving his status up in the air for tonight's clash.
TL;DR
- Jets missing top center Mark Scheifele and young gun Cole Perfetti due to injuries
- Tanner Pearson set for promotion to 2nd line with Toews and Iafallo
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck battling minor issues, backup Dylan Samberg may see more action
- Flyers also have injury concerns, with Carter Hart questionable for tonight's game