The Winnipeg Jets close out the 2023-24 season with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
The Winnipeg Jets will put the finishing touches on their 2023-24 regular season when they host the Vancouver Canucks from Canada Life Centre on Thursday evening.
Both teams are expected to dress lighter lineups than regular, as the two head coaches will look to give some of their top producers some extra time off before the playoffs begin on the weekend.
Winnipeg called up prospects Brad Lambert and Nikita Chibrikov who will play on Thursday, while Parker Ford will remain as a depth option. Collin Delia will be the backup for Laurent Brossoit, as Connor Hellebuyck gets the night off, completely.
Rick Bowness is expected give a number of his healthy scratches some playing time as well, with many veteran players earning the night off.
Winnipeg Jets expected line combinations for Thursday, April 18 vs. Vancouver:
Ehlers - Monahan - Toffoli
Iafallo - Lambert - Vilardi
Niederreiter - Gustafsson - Chibrikov
Perfetti - Kupari - Appleton
Schmidt - DeMelo
Samberg - Pionk
Stanley - Miller
Brossoit
Healthy scratches: Scheifele, Connor, Morrissey, Dillon, Lowry, Hellebuyck
Injured: Barron
The game will get underway from Canada Life Centre at 7:00 PM central for Fan Appreciation Night.