Jets and Rangers Projected Lineups for Upcoming Game The Winnipeg Jets and New York Rangers are set to face off in a matchup that features key players and notable absences. The game, scheduled for 12 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on MSG and TSN3. Both teams have released their projected lineups, with some adjustments due to injuries and recent roster changes. For the Jets, the projected starting lineup includes Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Alex Iafallo on the first line. Cole Perfetti, Adam Lowry, and Gabriel Vilardi form the second line, while Gustav Nyquist, Jonathan Toews, and Cole Koepke make up the third. Isak Rosen, Morgan Barron, and Brad Lambert round out the forward group. Defensemen Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo will pair with Dylan Samberg, Elias Salomonsson, Haydn Fleury, and Neal Pionk. Notable absences include scratched players Ville Heinola and Jacob Bryson, while injured forwards Nino Niederreiter, Colin Miller, and Vladislav Namestnikov are sidelined due to knee and lower-body injuries. The Rangers’ projected lineup features Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad, and Alexis Lafreniere on the top line. Will Cuylle, Vincent Trocheck, and Taylor Raddysh form the second line, with Tye Kartye, J.T. Miller, and Conor Sheary on the third. Jonny Brodzinski, Adam Edstrom, and Jaroslav Chmelar will defend alongside Vladislav Gavrikov and Adam Fox. Matthew Robertson, Braden Schneider, and Connor Mackey are among the other forwards, while Will Borgen joins the defense. Scratched players include Vincent Iorio, Juuso Parssinen, and Drew Fortescue, who was signed to a three-year entry-level contract after completing his junior season at Boston College. Goalie changes are minimal for the Jets, with Connor Hellebuyck expected to start after making 26 saves in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.#new_york_rangers #winnipeg_jets #kyle_connector #mark_scheifele #alex_iaffalo
