NHL Game Preview: Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations 12/28/2024

Leevi Merilainen skating for the Ottawa Senators
Photo: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets

Venue: Canda Life Centre
Date: Today, Saturday, December 28
Time: 7:00 pm EST
TV: ESPN+, SNW, SN360, TVAS, CITY
Radio:
Ottawa Senator s– TSN 1200
Winnipeg Jets – Power 97

DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:
Ottawa Senators +1.5 ML -185
Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML +154
O/U 6

Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster

Ottawa Senators News & Notes

Ottawa is headed on a road trip without their two goaltenders, Linus Ullmark and Anton Forsberg. The Senators have called up Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilainen. Merilainen had two starts prior to the break, getting his first NHL win against the Edmonton Oilers. If Merilainen can work through his struggles in the trial by fire, Ottawa is charging before the Boston Bruins in the Atlantic Division standings. A lot is riding on the young goaltending tandem in Ottawa.

Winnipeg Jets News & Notes

Winnipeg is second in the entire NHL, behind the Vegas Golden Knights. While the Jets are the top offensive team in the league, ranking 1st in Goals For and Power Play %.

Ottawa Senators Projected Lines: 

Tkachuk-Stutzle-Giroux

Greig-Norris-Batherson

Cousins-Pinto-Greig

Gregor-Ostapchuk-Gaudette

Chabot-Jensen

Sanderson-Hamonic

Kleven – Bernard-Docker

Merilainen

Sogaard

Get Your Ottawa Hockey Merchandise Here: Ottawa Hockey

Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines:

Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi

Perfetti-Namestnikov-Chibrikov

Niederreiter-Lowry-Appleton

Barron-Kupari-Iafallo

Morrissey-Demelo

Pionk-Miller

Stanley-Heinola

Hellebuyck

Comrie

Get your Winnipeg Hockey merchandise here

Players To Watch:

Ottawa Senators

Due to injury issues, Leevi Merilainen has been thrust into the net for the Senators. In two games, he has posted a 3.72 GAA and an .846 SV%. In the absence of Ullmark and Forsberg, the Senators are facing the old nemesis…inconsistent goaltending.

Winnipeg Jets

Mark Scheifele has been on fire lately, 8 goals and 7 assists in his last 10 games. Kyle Connor leads the team in assists (30) and points (47).

Injury Report:

Ottawa Senators

D Artem Zub – Out
F David Perron – DTD
G Anton Forsberg – DTD
G Linus Ullmark – Will Not Play on Road Trip
RW Michael Amadio – Out

Winnipeg Jets

D Haydn Fleury – Week-To-Week
D – Dylan Samberg – IR

Next Game

Ottawa Senators – December 29 @ Minnesota Wild
Winnipeg Jets – December 30 vs Nashville Predators

Season 4. Episode 36. What's Your Vector, Victor? Bruins Benders Podcast

 Join the Bruins Benders Podcast as they cover the HOTTEST topics in the Boston Bruins market, along with…- Pete DeBoer fired in Dallas. Should the Bruins have waited for him?- Brad Marchand seeking 3-4 years at possibly 8 million. Best fits for him?- Bruins took prospect Brady Martin to dinner. Don Sweeney sat next to him on a plane once. Is this the pick?- Bruins Amateur Scout says "If we pick there"? Are the Bruins considering trading the pick? And Geekie? Smart Move?& Much More!Bruins Benders Premium Hoodies $55https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/get-bent-premium-hoodieBruins Benders Long Sleeve Tee $40https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/bruins-benders-long-sleeve-tee-1Bruins Benders Tee $30https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/bruins-benders-t-shirt-1For more from us, visit: insidetherink.com/bruins-bendersBoston Bruins Trade Rumors, Boston Bruins News, Boston Bruins, Jeremy Swayman, Joonas Korpisalo, Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Nikita Zadorov, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Parker Wotherspoon, Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic, Justin Brazeau, Cole Koepke, Trent Frederic, Matthew Poitras, Charlie Coyle, Pavel Zacha, Morgan Geekie, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, Oliver Wahlstrom, Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Joe Sacco, Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, Brandon Carlo Trade#nhl #nhlbruins #hockey #bostonbruins #nhlplayoffs #bruins #nhlhockey #nhlmemes #boston #nhlallstar #nhldiscussion #nhlnews #nhledits #nhldraft #bruinsnation #nhlawards #nhltrade #hockeylife #tdgarden #nhlhighlights #bostonsports #bruinshockey #bruinsfan #nhlblackhawks #nhlglobalseries #nhlfi #nhlleafs #nhltrades #nhltradedeadline #nhlcanadiens #nhl #nhlnews #hockey #nhlhockey #nhlplayoffs #nhledits #nhldiscussion #nhlmemes #nhldraft #nhlallstar #hockeylife #hockeynews #hockeymemes #nhlhighlights #icehockey #sports #hockeyislife #nhlbruins #hockeyplayers #hockeyfan #hockeyplayer #hockeyedits #stanleycup #nhlawards #hockeygame #hockeyboys #hockeygram #hockeyfights #nhltrade #nhltrades 
  1. Season 4. Episode 36. What's Your Vector, Victor?
  2. Season 4. Episode 35. Riding the Sturm Out.
  3. Season 4. Episode 34. Marco? Polo?
  4. Season 4. Episode 33. Sweens Extension
  5. Season 4. Episode 32. Dude, Where's My Coach?

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Connor Green

Managing Editor | Inside the Rink

One thought on “NHL Game Preview: Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations 12/28/2024”

Leave a Reply

Dean Letourneau skating at Boston Bruins Development Camp

Boston Bruins Announce Development Camp Roster With Two Notable Omissions

The Boston Bruins announced their summer Development Camp roster on Monday, and there were many current prospects, a few invites, and two prospects that will not be attending. One of Boston’s top prospects, forward Dans Locmelis, was not on the list of invitees. Locmelis has played a lot of hockey, including a deep NCAA run […]

Read More
Detroit Red Wings Reportedly In Goalie Market

Detroit Red Wings Reportedly In Goalie Market

After missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season reports are that entering free agency the Detroit Red Wings are in the goalie market.

Read More

ECHL: Matt Carkner Has Stepped Down as Orlando Solar Bears Coach; Eyes Return to AHL

After three seasons behind the bench, Matt Carkner has stepped down as Head Coach and General Manager of the Orlando Solar Bears to pursue a coaching opportunity in the AHL, the team announced Tuesday. Carkner, 44, was hired ahead of the 2022–23 season and quickly became a cornerstone of consistency and grit. Under his leadership, […]

Read More