Winnipeg Jets Player News

Skinner stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to snap a two-game losing skid as he beat Toronto in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native continues to see the majority of the Oilers' starts due to his strong 16-13-4 record, .912 SV% and 2.88 GAA. He will take on the struggling Winnipeg Jets, who have lost four straight games after their 6-5 shootout loss to Los Angeles last game.

The Sharks acquired Namestnikov from the Lightning on Wednesday, and he now leaves for the Jets before having ever played a game for San Jose. Namestnikov scored six goals and added nine assists in 57 games with the Lightning this season. He is likely to slot into Winnipeg's bottom-six.

Bjugstad had 13 goals, 10 assists, 111 SOG, 26 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 59 games with the Arizona Coyotes and has been dealt to Edmonton (with 50% salary retention) for a 3rd Round Pick and Michael Kesselring.

Nyquist had 10 goals, 12 assists, 97 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 48 games and has been dealt to the Minnesota Wild for a 2023 fifth-round pick.

Thrun has five goals, 26 points, 14 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 28 games with Harvard (NCAA) and has been traded to Anaheim Tuesday for a third-round pick. Thrun was originally drafted in the 4th round of the 2019 draft (101 overall).

Skinner allowed two goals on 12 shots (.833 SV%) as he picked up the loss in a relief effort against Columbus during his previous time out. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been solid all season, as shown by his 15-12-4 record, 2.90 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the league-leading Boston Bruins, who are in the midst of a six-game winning streak after a 3-1 win over Vancouver last game.

Perfetti has eight goals, 22 assists, 90 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 51 games played and is now expected to miss eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Sam Gagner will replace him in Winnipeg's lineup for the time being.

Skinner allowed two goals on 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been the better of the two goalies for the Oilers, with his 14-11-4 record, 2.92 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost three-straight games after a 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders last game.

Samberg was a healthy scratch for the Jets' last game but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday as they take on the New York Islanders. The 24-year-old will replace Logan Stanley and hope to add to his two goals, six assists, 35 SOG and 12 PIMs he has across 43 games this season.

Duehr had 15 goals, 11 assists, 36 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 41 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) and is expected to be back in the Flames' lineup for the first time since January 26th. Duehr had previously played in eight games with the Flames when called up, and has two goals, 12 SOG and a -1 plus/minus through eight games this season.

Perfetti has eight goals, 22 assists, 90 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 51 games played but will now be placed on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Sam Gagner will replace him in Winnipeg's lineup for the time being.

Duehr had 15 goals, 11 assists, 36 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 41 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) and has been recalled to the Flames Tuesday. Duehr had previously played in eight games with the Flames when called up, and has two goals, 12 SOG and a -1 plus/minus through eight games this season.

Skinner allowed six goals on 30 shots (.800 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by Montreal in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been solid when called upon this season, with his 13-11-4 record, 2.95 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the Philadelphia Flyers, who snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Calgary last game.