The Winnipeg Jets face the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on Sunday evening, with both teams revealing expected lineups ahead of the 7 p.m. ET matchup. Winnipeg enters with a 15-17-2 record, while Utah stands at 17-17-3. Adjustments to the Jets' forward lines and defense pairings highlight the preview.
The Winnipeg Jets and Utah Mammoth prepare for their Sunday clash without morning skates, as both squads gear up for the contest at Delta Center. Sourced from NHL.com staff and correspondents, the projected lineups reflect recent roster tweaks for the Jets following their schedule.
For the Jets, the top forward line features Kyle Connor alongside Mark Scheifele and Gustav Nyquist, who shifts up from lower lines. The second line includes Cole Perfetti, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Gabriel Vilardi. Morgan Barron centers Adam Lowry and Alex Iafallo on the third, while Nino Niederreiter joins Jonathan Toews and Tanner Pearson on the fourth. On defense, Josh Morrissey pairs with Dylan DeMelo, Dylan Samberg with Neal Pionk, and Logan Stanley with Colin Miller, the latter replacing Haydn Fleury. Connor Hellebuyck is expected in net, backed by Eric Comrie. Scratches include Fleury, Luke Schenn, and Cole Koepke, with no reported injuries.
The Mammoth anticipate dressing the same 18 skaters from their recent 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Clayton Keller centers Nick Schmaltz and JJ Peterka on the first line, followed by Lawson Crouse, Barrett Hayton, and Dylan Guenther. Michael Carcone, Jack McBain, and Daniil But form the third, with Liam O’Brien, Kevin Stenlund, and Alexander Kerfoot on the fourth. Defensively, Mikhail Sergachev pairs with Sean Durzi, Nate Schmidt with John Marino, and Ian Cole with Nick DeSimone. Karel Vejmelka is projected to start, with Vitek Vanecek as backup. Scratches are Olli Maatta and Brandon Tanev, while Logan Cooley and Alex Kerfoot are sidelined with lower-body injuries.
These lineups underscore Winnipeg's emphasis on line chemistry adjustments, as Nyquist elevates to the top unit and Vilardi to the second, potentially boosting offensive output against Utah's steady defensive core.
