The Winnipeg Jets boast one of the NHL’s best special teams units in the early going. But they are set to face their toughest challenge.Winnipeg is gearing up to face the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, and it couldn’t make for…
The Winnipeg Jets are set to face the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday in a key matchup testing their improved special teams. The Wild currently lead the NHL with a 41.18 percent power-play conversion rate and a 95.45 percent penalty kill, while the Jets rank fifth with a 28.57 percent power play and sixth with a 90.91 percent penalty kill.
Winnipeg enters the game looking to rebound after going 0-for-4 on the power play during a 5-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Head coach Scott Arniel remained encouraged by the scoring chances generated, while the status of injured defenseman Josh Morrissey, who is listed as day-to-day, remains vital for Winnipeg's man advantage.
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