Jets Vs Ducks: Projected Lineups, Odds, Picks and Watch Info

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 27, 2026 10:19 PM ET

The jets vs ducks matchup heads to Honda Center on Friday, Feb. 27, with projected lineups released, several key injuries influencing rosters and betting markets offering a narrow outlook ahead of the 10 p. m. ET puck drop. The game matters for both teams’ positioning in the Western Conference and for bettors weighing a tight projected scoreline.

Jets Vs Ducks projected lineups

Projected forward groups and notable scratches for the matchup are listed below. Lineups reflect player status updates shared in advance of the game.

Jets: Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Gabriel Vilardi; Cole Perfetti -- Adam Lowry -- Alex Iafallo; Gustav Nyquist -- Jonathan Toews -- Vladislav Namestnikov; Cole Koepke -- Morgan Barron -- Tanner Pearson. Scratched: Walker Duehr, Kale Clague, Domenic DiVincentiis. Injured: Josh Morrissey (upper body), Nino Niederreiter (undisclosed), Neal Pionk (undisclosed), Haydn Fleury (bruised back), Colin Miller (knee). Connor Hellebuyck is expected to make his first start since making 41 saves to backstop Team USA in a 2-1 overtime win against Team Canada in the Olympic gold medal game on Sunday.

Ducks: Chris Kreider -- Leo Carlsson -- Cutter Gauthier; Alex Killorn -- Mason McTavish -- Beckett Sennecke; Jeffrey Viel -- Ryan Poehling -- Jansen Harkins; Ross Johnston -- Tim Washe -- Frank Vatrano. Injured: Mikael Granlund (upper body), Troy Terry (undisclosed). Vatrano appears set to return after missing two games for personal reasons and the previous 18 with a fractured shoulder; he practiced with the fourth line Thursday. Terry will be a game-time decision after missing practice Thursday. Granlund did not practice and likely will miss his second straight game.

Odds, picks and score prediction

Betting guidance ahead of the matchup shows a close projection. The listed picks favor the Jets on the spread at +1. 5 and the over on total goals at 5. 5. A common score prediction in pregame commentary is Ducks 4, Jets 3. Those figures frame a narrow game expected to be decided by a single goal or overtime.

How to watch on Feb. 27

The game is scheduled to start at 10 p. m. ET at Honda Center on Friday, Feb. 27. Viewers should check local listings or their preferred streaming service for access and blackout restrictions ahead of puck drop.

Injury statuses and game-time considerations

Both clubs enter with lingering availability questions that could affect matchups and ice time. The Jets listed multiple defensemen and forwards on their injured list, while the Ducks are managing upper-body and undisclosed absences for key forwards. Goaltender usage is notable: Hellebuyck is slated to start for the Jets following his Olympic outing, while a Ducks goalie remains in rotation amid a season-ending lower-body absence for one netminder and day-to-day designations for others.

Key takeaways:

Game start: 10 p. m. ET on Friday, Feb. 27 at Honda Center.
Projected result and picks: Jets +1. 5 (ATS), Over 5. 5, predicted score Ducks 4 - Jets 3.
Lineup notes: Vatrano practicing and expected to return; Granlund and Terry availability uncertain.

Expect a close contest shaped by goaltender form and fourth-line depth, with injuries likely to influence matchups and special-teams deployment. If listed players remain out or are late scratches, matchup advantages could shift; otherwise the pregame projections suggest a tight game decided by one goal or overtime.