JGD 57: Jets Look To Sweep The Blackhawks
7 years ago
Welcome to the Jets Nation preview of tonight’s game between the Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks. The Jets have fared well against the Blackhawks this season. Some would say they have even been the Blackhawks’ kryptonite. The Jets are looking for a season series sweep against the Blackhawks tonight.
So get your brooms out Jets fans.
Lineups courtesy of DailyFaceoff.com
Winnipeg Jets
25-27-4, 5th in Central Division
| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
 Andrew Copp |  Mark Scheifele |  Blake Wheeler |
 Nikolaj Ehlers |  Bryan Little |  Patrik Laine |
 Shawn Matthias |  Adam Lowry |  Joel Armia |
 Mathieu Perreault |  Nicolas Petan |  Drew Stafford |
| Defensive Pairings | |
|---|---|
 Tobias Enstrom |  Dustin Byfuglien |
 Josh Morrissey |  Jacob Trouba |
 Ben Chiarot |  Paul Postma |
Connor Hellebuyck will be getting the nod as starter for the 2nd time in 10 games. Ondrej Pavelec left with an injury against the Wild, which is why Maurice is going with Hellebuyck. Hellebuck is 4-1-0 with a 1.41 GAA and a save percentage of .956 against the Blackhawks this season.
Other news has Ben Chiarot returning from injury and replacing Mark Stuart in the lineup. As a result, Julian Melchiori is being sent back to the Moose and will need to pass through waivers first.
The Jets need a bounce back game from Patrik Laine, as he ended up on the fourth line against the Wild. Otherwise, the Jets boast a decently balanced lineup and a potent top six.
Chicago Blackhawks
33-17-5, 2nd in Central Division
| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
 Nick Schmaltz |  Jonathan Toews |  Richard Panik |
 Artemi Panarin |  Artem Anisimov |  Patrick Kane |
 Dennis Rasmussen |  Marcus Kruger |  Marian Hossa |
 Ryan Hartman |  Tanner Kero |  Jordin Tootoo |
| Defensive Pairings | |
|---|---|
 Duncan Keith |  Niklas Hjalmarsson |
 Michal Kempny |  Brent Seabrook |
 Brian Campbell |  Trevor van Riemsdyk |
The Blackhawks enter tonight’s game on a 3 game win streak and look to make that a 4 game win streak.
Luckily, the Blackhawks are in need of winger depth which has meant Jonathon Toews has had to plod along this season. It is no wonder that he has posted underwhelming numbers this year. Look to the Kane line to produce offensively for the Blackhawks.
Corey Crawford will get the start in tonight’s game and he looks to continue on his stellar season.
Vinnie Hinostroza may draw in on the fourth line instead of Jordin Tootoo.
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