Note: The Jets kept their winning ways going in December as they continue to find success against the East (8-0-3) with last night’s 5-2 defeat of the Red Wings as they picked up their 21st straight game without giving up more than three goals (which is one off the NHL record). The top and fourth lines really stood out as did the play of Dylan Samberg. The Jets were scheduled to practice today but will have an optional as the get set for the final game of this homestand (and final game before the holiday break) when they host the Bruins on Friday night.
Note II: The Moose were in Iowa on Wednesday where they practiced as they get set to conclude the pre-holidays portion of their schedule with a two-game set against the Wild in Iowa. They have another day of practice scheduled for today in Des Moines.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets can beat you in so many ways. Used to be that the Jets would beat you with their goaltending and high-end scoring. Now they play a consistent 5 on 5 game that has them amongst the top teams in the NHL.
Winnipeg Sun: Gabriel Vilardi remains white hot as Jets clip Red Wings. He’s certainly making that trade between the Jets and Kings a winner for the team based in Manitoba so far.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets climb atop Central Divsion with 5-2 win over Red Wings. (Paywall). Wieber gives you his thoughts on last night’s contest.
Global News: Top line stays hot as Winnipeg Jets down Detroit 5-2. While I thought the fourth line had another impressive game there is no question that the trio of Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi are showing a quick chemistry that is netting very positive results.
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Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings drop fourth straight with 5-2 loss at Winnipeg. Read about the game from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
Sportsnet: What should we make of the Winnipeg Jets? If you want insight into the local NHL club from a scout check out this article.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Gabriel Vilardi says that first line’s productivity and chemistry is ‘just instinct’. Jets forward Gabe Vilardi joined Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds to talk about another productive night for his top line, saying that the chemistry developed between the three despite their short time together is just instinct.
Sportsnet: What do the Jets and Red Wings have on their Holiday Wish Lists for a playoff push? The Hockey Central panel breaks out their holiday wishlist for Winnipeg and Detroit, including a couple of players to complement the Jets’ first line, and health for two crucial contributors.
Sportsnet: Chat with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. On yesterday’s Kyper and Bourne show Kevin Cheveldayoff checked in with the two former NHLers to talk about his team.
Jets prospect news:
Winnipeg Sun: ‘I remember crying’: Jets’ McGroarty didn’t think he’d be at world juniors, never mind U.S. captain. Scott had a chance to catch up with the 2022 first rounder.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ prospect McGroarty to captain U.S. at world junior tourney. (Paywall). Last month it didn’t look like he’d be a part of this tournament and now he’s wearing a ‘C’ and in Sweden looking to bring back a gold for the US of A.
Jets prospect video:
FloHockey: Why captain Rutger McGroarty is the heart and soul of Team USA. Team USA captain Rutger McGroarty has been the unofficial leader of the 2004 birth year for the last four years. His teammates explain what makes him such a critical part of any team he is on with his easy-going attitude off the ice and fierce competitiveness on it.
