Game 6: Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild pre-game report

The Winnipeg Jets conclude their homestand against the Minnesota Wild on October 13, 2026, looking to rebound from their first regulation loss of the season. Winnipeg held two days off the ice before reshuffling forward lines, with Nino Niederreiter returning to the second line. However, defenseman Josh Morrissey remains sidelined with a day-to-day injury after missing morning skate, and Stuart Skinner is projected to start in goal for the Jets.

The Wild arrive following a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, though forward Nico Sturm left that contest after being struck by a puck. Minnesota recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa, and Calvin Pickard is expected to start in net against his former Edmonton teammate Skinner as the division rivals face off at 7:15 PM CT.