Philadelphia Flyers vs Winnipeg Jets Game Preview and Lineup Analysis

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The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday evening, with the Jets looking to bounce back from their 11-game winning streak being snapped by the Nashville Predators. The Flyers, with a record of 26-26-8, will be looking to capitalize on the Jets' recent loss and secure a win on the road. The Jets, on the other hand, have a strong home record, with 23 wins and 5 losses at the Canada Life Centre.

The Flyers' projected lineup includes Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, and Matvei Michkov on the first line, while the Jets will be starting with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabriel Vilardi. The Jets have a strong power-play unit, with a success rate of 30.9%, but they have struggled in their recent games, going 0-14 in their last five games. The Flyers will need to be careful on the penalty kill to prevent the Jets from getting back on track. Power play goals have been a key factor in the Jets' success this season, and they will be looking to capitalize on any opportunities they get. The Flyers' defense will need to be solid to prevent this from happening.

In terms of injuries, the Flyers have no reported injuries, while the Jets have Morgan Barron returning to the lineup after missing eight games due to an upper-body injury. David Gustafsson will be scratched from the lineup to make way for Barron's return. The Jets' lineup is expected to include Connor Hellebuyck in goal, with Eric Comrie serving as the backup. The Flyers' lineup will include Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov in goal.

Here are the projected lineups for both teams:

• Flyers:
  1. Owen Tippett -- Sean Couturier -- Matvei Michkov
  2. Tyson Foerster -- Noah Cates -- Bobby Brink
  3. Andrei Kuzmenko -- Scott Laughton -- Travis Konecny
  4. Jakob Pelletier -- Ryan Poehling -- Nicolas Deslauriers
• Jets:
  1. Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Gabriel Vilardi
  2. Nikolaj Ehlers -- Vladislav Namestnikov -- Cole Perfetti
  3. Nino Niederreiter -- Adam Lowry -- Mason Appleton
  4. Morgan Barron -- Rasmus Kupari -- Alex Iafallo

The game is set to start at 6:00 PM central time and will be broadcast live on Sportsnet. The Jets will be looking to get back on track after their recent loss, while the Flyers will be seeking to secure a win on the road. With the Jets' strong home record and the Flyers' struggles on the road, this game is expected to be a closely contested matchup.