Note: The Jets had a practice on Tuesday which saw a forward swap (Saku Maenalanen for Karson Kuhlman) ahead of tonight’s contest against the Flames. This was originally billed as a game 7 type of battle. However with Calgary blowing it last night against Chicago and while there is still a lot riding on this game, there is not quite as much as there would have been had they won the game. There will be a 10 AM optional morning skate. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 6:30 PM CDT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Calgary, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game. This season you’ll have a chance to win great schwag including authentic Jets jerseys, hats, etc after every single game (For a variety of ways to enter click here).
Note III: The Moose were off on Tuesday as they try to get some rest following a hectic last month of the schedule. They hit the ice for a practice today as they prepare for the final two games of the regular season at home which gets underway on Thursday.
Note IV: The Ice took a commanding lead in their first round series with the Tigers last night in Medicine Hat after they picked up a 7-2 win in game 3 to give themselves a 3-0 series edge. Game 4 goes tonight at 8 PM CDT as Winnipeg goes for the sweep.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: ‘We know the weight of this game’: Jets prepping for ‘must-win’ game. Is it must win or can’t lose? Either way the Jets will go a long way to securing their playoff position if they can pick up two points tonight.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets promise unanimous showing for Pride Night. It was a unified voice in the room yesterday in support of tonight’s initiative.
Winnipeg Free Press: Everything is on the line. (Paywall). Might this feel like a playoff game? Might just be that with the only thing missing being a white out.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets show hockey truly is for everyone. (Paywall). There was some questions given what has been happening around the NHL but the Jets removed any doubt how they felt when Josh Morrissey, Adam Lowry and Dylan DeMelo spoke.
Global News: Playoff atmosphere expected when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames. Will be interesting to see if there is a white out tonight.
Sportsnet: Winnipeg Jets’ on Pride Night warmup jersey: ‘We’re going to wear it’. Wieber on why the team it was important to support this cause.
Sportsnet: Flames must bounce back vs. Jets after demoralizing loss to Blackhawks. A brutal loss for the Flames last night. If you want to read about the Jets closest opponent check this out.
Jets video:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Setting – It all comes down to this. Sun sportswriters Ted Wyman and Scott Billeck tee up a massive, must-win and potential season-defining game between the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames at Canada Life Centre.
Sportsnet: Can the Jets take advantage of playing the Flames on the second night of a back-to-back? Sean Reynolds and Ken Wiebe discuss the Winnipeg Jets’ matchup against the Calgary Flames as both teams are looking to make a late playoff push and talk about if the Jets can take advantage of playing the Flames on the second night of a back-to-backSean Reynolds and Ken Wiebe discuss the Winnipeg Jets’ matchup against the Calgary Flames as both teams are looking to make a late playoff push and talk about if the Jets can take advantage of playing the Flames on the second night of a back-to-back.
Sportsnet: Jets’ Bowness preparing for Game 7 intensity against Flames for playoff push. Jets head coach Rick Bowness discusses the magnitude of their game against the Calgary Flames and is preparing for a Game 7 type of intensity with both teams making a late-season playoff push.
TSN: ‘We know the weight of this game’: Jets aiming to stay aggressive against Flames. The Jets and Flames meet on Wednesday in a matchup with massive playoff implications. The two Canadian teams are battling for the final wild card spot in the West with only a few games left in the season to secure their spot. Winnipeg knows the importance of the matchup and are aiming to be aggressive early on to set the tone.
TSN: Winnipeg has ‘mojo’ back ahead of pivotal matchup with Flames. The Jets and Flames are fighting for the final wild card spot in the West, with Winnipeg in the driver’s seat as the NHL season winds down. Calgary is coming off back-to-back comeback wins, while the Jets picked up two straight blowout victories over the weekend. John Lu has more on the pivotal matchup on deck for Wednesday.
Winnipeg Sports Talk: John Lu on his first season covering the Jets for TSN. John Lu joined Andrew “Hustler” Paterson on Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily. They discussed players who stood out in his first season covering the Winnipeg Jets and how he ended up returning to his hometown.
Jets audio:
Winnipeg Jets official: Ground Control Podcast: Including a chat with Moose head coach Mark Morrison. Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s offensive outburst over the weekend, and to look ahead to the big games this week. On top of that, Mark Morrison, the head coach of the Jets American Hockey League affiliate – the Manitoba Moose joins the pod to talk about the playoff push, developing players, and more!
