Note: The Jets have gone 1-0-1 on this road trip after they dropped last night’s game 2-1 in a shootout in Boston. They are in New York to face the Islanders in a 12 noon contest on Saturday to wrap up the pre-Christmas schedule. The team is scheduled to practice today in New Jersey at 1 pm CST and we will bring you the latest with our Practice Report. Stay tuned.
Note II: The Moose are on one of the craziest runs I’ve ever seen. The team hasn’t lost in regulation in over 15 games after last night’s 7-2 win over the Rampage. In their last 20 games the Moose are 18-1-0-1 with the 7-2 win over the Rampage including points in 15 straight (14-0-0-1) in which, according to the AHL, they have outscored their opponents 72-25. They finish off the pre-holiday schedule tonight at 7 pm in a re-match with the Rampage.
Note III: Please note that tomorrow’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show on TSN 1290 Winnipeg starts at 7 am and will run for two hours due to the Jets game kicking off at 12 noon.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets grind out a point in tough conditions in shootout loss to Bruins. Ted breaks down the game from Boston.
Winnipeg Free Press: Laine scores in third straight but Bruins beat Jets 2-1 in shootout. (Paywall). The Finnish sniper was looking dangerous for the Jets which included giving him the team lead in goals.
Winnipeg Free Press: Blake Wheeler’s stock has risen since trade from Boston. (Paywall). The captain has come quite far since he was a fresh eyed youth in Massachusetts.
Winnipeg Free Press: Chevy’s Xmas wish list. (Paywall). Former NHLer turned scribe Scott Campbell with a look at the wish list for the Jets GM.
Bruins 2 Jets 1 in SO:
Illegal Curve: Post-game report. A look back at the game at TD Garden including post-game audio from Laine, Hellebuyck and coach Maurice.
Jets video:
TSN: Rask and Hellebuyck put on a save display in Boston. Dennis Beyak and Dave Poulin take a closer look at the impressive goaltending performances from Tuukka Rask and Connor Hellebuyck. And despite losing in the shootout why the Jets should be happy to come out of Boston with a point.
NESN: Former Bruin Blake Wheeler continues to impress for youthful Jets. It has been a long time since he was a young pup with the Bruins.
Moose news:
Illegal Curve: Moose roll continues with 7-2 win over the Rampage. A look at the linup card, lines/D pairs, notable, game summary, post-game (Petan, Cormier & coach Vincent) and what’s next.
Winnipeg Free Press: Moose power past Rampage 7-2. (Paywall). Mike breaks it down from inside the Bell MTS Place.
