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Jets Soar Over Struggling Blackhawks
14 Nov
Summary
- Winnipeg Jets (9-8-3) face Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-1) on Saturday.
- Jets are ninth, Blackhawks 15th in Western Conference standings.
- Several key players sidelined for both Winnipeg and Chicago.
The Winnipeg Jets (9-8-3) are scheduled to play the Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-1) this Saturday at the United Center. The game is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Currently, the Jets hold the ninth position in the Western Conference with 21 points, while the Blackhawks are 15th with 11 points. Both teams are dealing with notable player absences due to injuries.
The Jets have Dylan DeMelo, Elias Salomonsson, and Vladislav Namestnikov listed as out, with Isak Rosen considered day-to-day. Nick Bjugstad is also out with a pectoral injury. For the Blackhawks, Bowen Byram is out with an upper body injury, and Ryan Ellis is out for the season with a back issue.
Kyle Connor has been a key offensive force for the Jets, accumulating 24 points from 16 goals and eight assists in 20 games played this season. The goaltending situation sees both teams relying on different players. Stuart Skinner has a 3.24 goals-against average and 333 saves, while Spencer Knight has a 3.5 goals-against average and 385 saves, with an .883 save percentage.
