Nikolaj Ehlers Post-game 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.
