Game 74: Jets vs Kings pre-game report Illegal Curve Hockey

The Jets skated yesterday with wins in their last two games including the first game of this three-game road trip. Today they face their toughest test as they go up against a Kings team that is the hottest squad in the Western Conference. They are 8-0-2 in their last ten games and an impressive 23-9-4 at home.

Winnipeg looks like they will keep their changes to a minimum re-inserting Dylan Samberg to the lineup for Kyle Capobianco.

Morning Skate news:

No morning skate. Will have to wait until warm-up skate (around 2:30 PM CDT) to know if there are gonna be any changes. For now the lines and D pairs are based on yesterday’s practice. If there is a media availability then we will update accordingly.

Jets projected lines & D pairs:

Connor-Dubois-NiederreiterNamestnikov-Lowry-AppletonEhlers-Scheifele-WheelerBarron-Stenlund-Maenalanen

Morrissey-DeMeloDillon-PionkSamberg-Schmidt

HellebuyckRittich

Coach media availability:

To follow.

Betway Odds:

While the Jets have won two straight they are just 5-4-1 in their last ten games and 19-17-1 on the road. From a goal differential perspective (L.A. has played two fewer games) these clubs are close with Winnipeg sitting at +15 and Los Angeles at +18. With all of the above in mind the oddsmakers are favouring the home team in this game. Be sure to check out the latest game day odds from Betway.

Up Next:

Puck drop is at 3:00 pm CDT.  Be sure to head over to illegalcurve.com following the game for a recap of the action which includes post-game interviews from Jets players as well as from head coach Rick Bowness.

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