Before Thursday night's regular season finale, Winnipeg Jets Head coach confirms forwards Nikita Chibrikov and Brad Lambert will make their NHL debuts.
Lambert, 20, was selected by the Jets in the first round (30th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. In 63 games this season with their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, Lambert has recorded 54 points (20 goals and 34 assists).
Chibrikov, 21, was selected by the Jets in the second round (50th overall) of the 2021 draft. He has 46 points (17 goals and 29 assists) in 69 games with the Moose this season.
Two young players are on the Jets' squad Prepare to rest Josh Morrissey, Brenden Dillon, Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Vladislav Namestnikov and Adam Lowry against Vancouver Canucks. Additionally, Morgan Barron will not play due to injury.
Watch Lambert and Chibrikov make their debuts when the Jets and Canucks face off starting at 5pm PT / 7pm CT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
