Note: The Jets had won two straight games heading into last night’s game but they were against NHL bottom feeders. Last night was a litmus test game against a top team in the NHL in the form of the New York Rangers who are the first place team in the Metro division and have more home wins than any other team not named Colorado in the NHL. Winnipeg more than adequately held their own and then took over in the middle frame which was enough to lead them to a 4-2 victory. The Jets are heading to New Jersey to practice as they prepare to face the Devils so stay tuned for the Practice Report.
Note II: Some unexpected news on Tuesday morning as the Jets announced that head coach Rick Bowness would be heading back to Winnipeg for a minor medical procedure and that associate coach Scott Arniel would be handling bench responsibilities in his absence. This team hasn’t missed a beat with Arniel behind the bench. Including last night’s victory they are now 10-2-2 with him as interim head coach.
Note III: The Moose got loose on Tuesday morning for their second school day game and they sure gave almost 6000 screaming kids plenty to get excited about as they rolled to a 5-1 win over the Griffins to kick off the six-game homestand off on the right foot. Jets prospect Brad Lambert had a big impact on the game and continues to set records as a rookie. These two clubs will have a re-match tonight with puck drop at 7 PM CDT.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Scheifele, Hellebuyck shine on Broadway in win vs. Rangers. While everyone had a piece of that game the two biggest stars on this Jets team each had a big piece in leading their team to victory. Scott recaps the game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Scheifele hat trick powers Jets past Rangers 4-2. (Paywall). Mike was inside MSG for last night’s game and he gives you his insight on the game that he watched.
Winnipeg Free Press: Ex-teammates still in awe of ‘warrior’ Wheeler. (Paywall). Given how much time they all spent together in Winnipeg it isn’t a surprise they remain connected.
New York Post: Rangers come up short versus elite Western Conference foe Jets. Always interesting to read about the game from the perspective of someone who covers the Jets opponent.
Jets video:
TSN: Scheifele’s eighth-career hat trick pushes Jets past Rangers. It was a highly anticipated tilt between two of the league’s top teams and it didn’t disappoint, as Mark Scheifele and his eighth-career hat trick was the difference for Winnipeg. Dan Robertson and Kevin Sawyer breakdown the Jets’ big victory.
TSN: What has made Tyler Toffoli a perfect fit with the Winnipeg Jets? The Jets are in a dog fight in the Central Division, locked in a three-way tie with the Avalanche and Stars. Tonight on TSN, Winnipeg is in New York to face the Rangers. How much of a statement would a road win against an elite team from the East be at this stage of the season? What has made newcomer Tyler Toffoli a perfect fit with the Jets? That’s Hockey weighs in. (Note: This was recorded before the Jets/Rangers game which resulted in a 4-2 victory for Winnipeg.)
