Overview
- Winnipeg confirmed Perfetti will play against the Ducks after missing the start of the season with a sprained ankle.
- Murat Ates of The Athletic reported Perfetti skated in the morning with Jonathan Toews and Vladislav Namestnikov.
- The Jets went 9-5-0 without Perfetti last season to date, and he logged 50 points across all 82 games last year.
- Chicago’s Frank Nazar was a last-minute scratch after leaving Friday’s game due to a cross-check, with WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis reporting the absence is not expected to be long.
- Tampa Bay beat writer Benjamin Pierce said Ryan McDonagh remains under evaluation and Anthony Cirelli is day-to-day, with the Lightning off until Wednesday’s home game against the Rangers.