Winnipeg Jets: Player Ratings vs Washington Capitals
The Winnipeg Jets played a great game against the Washington Capitals, despite a loss. If it weren’t for a Capitals goal with 30 seconds left, the Jets would’ve gotten the game to at least overtime.
Here’s our full player ratings from the game:
Nikolaj Ehlers
1st LW,
AEhlers speed turned into countless opportunities that turned into scoring chances that couldn’t find the back of the net
Mark Scheifele
1st C,
C+Scheifele scored, but once again wasn’t too impactful during the game
Blake Wheeler
1st RW,
A-Wheeler was all over the ice, trying to help the Jets cement a win
Kyle Connor
2nd LW,
B+Connor had a good rebound game, creating some good rushes, and breaking up multiple Ovechkin scoring chances
Mathieu Perreault
2nd C,
D+Was once again the Jets most disappointing forward
Patrik Laine
2nd RW,
BLaine got to play against his childhood hero for the first time, wasn’t as productive without Wheeler and Scheifele. Was missed on the powerplay
Shawn Matthias
3rd LW,
FLeft the game with injury, experience was missed
Adam Lowry
3rd C,
A-Once again provided a solid game beside Joel Armia. Scored first goal of season to tie up game
Joel Armia
3rd RW,
AContinues to use his shifty play to his advantage. Once again one of the better forwards
Brandon Tanev
4th LW,
BFilled in for Shawn Matthias on the third line nicely. Used speed and forchecking to his ability with more skilled players
Alex Burmistrov
4th C,
CAfter taking criticism in last game, Burmistrov didn’t have any of that, but didn’t impact the game in a positive way
Chris Thorburn
4th RW,
CSolid game from a Thorburn standpoint
Josh Morrissey
1st LD,
AMorrissey continues to grow his game, especially defensively
Dustin Byfuglien
1st RD,
A+Was all over the ice, creating offence, breaking up plays
Tobias Enstrom
2nd LD,
CStruggled with weaker partners
Paul Postma
2nd RD,
CPlayed average in an extended role
Julian Melchiori
3rd LD,
B+Didn’t look out of place whatsoever in first game of season. Could steal a roster spot from Postma, or Chiarot
Ben Chiarot
3rd RD,
Jets will try to bring another “A” game against Washington on Thursday.
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