Note: The Jets were off on Sunday as they enjoyed some down time after concluding their four-game road trip with an impressive 7-0 whopping of the Avalanche in Colorado which was their sixth straight win as they push to finish 2nd in the Central. Today they hit the ice for a practice at 11 AM CDT. Be sure to check back for the Practice Report.
Note II: The Moose concluded the home portion of their regular season schedule yesterday when they welcomed the Wild for a re-match after defeating them 7-4 on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday night they learned they had their ticket to the post-season punched although they still had something to play for as if they catch the Stars in 4th they could gain home ice advantage for their best-of-three ‘play and you’re in’ series. Manitoba spotted Iowa a four goal lead which they chipped away at in the 3rd period but were unable to pull off the comeback and they lost the game 4-3. They will practice today at 11 AM CDT before they head out on the road for three games which ends in Texas and could determine who gets 4th place.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: It’s spring and Jets’ fans fancy turns to … playoffs! (Paywall). Folks had lots of questions for Mike and Ken and they did their best to give answers on everything from playoff lineup decisions, potential AHL recalls, Sean Monahan’s long-term fit, Logan Stanley playing over Colin Miller and more.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Jets won’t be taking foot off the gas with playoffs just around the corner. (Paywall). Seems pretty clear from top to bottom this team got the memo and they put together as impressive a back-to-back efforts (in terms of games) as we’ve seen this team do all season long.
Sportsnet: Saturday Headlines – Latest on prospect Rutger McGroarty. Elliotte Friedman was asked for an update on the Jets 2022 1st rounder.
Jets video:
TSN: Who has the edge in the first round between the Jets and the Avalanche? Dropping five of their last seven games, the Avalanche remain behind the Jets for home ice advantage in their first round playoff matchup. TSN’s NHL analyst Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to discuss who has the edge in the Central Division matchup, and who is his favourite to win the Hart trophy with the race heating up.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show this weekend we previewed the Jets/Avs and it’s playoff implications, if Jets are healthy does Cole Perfetti play in first round, if Logan Stanley has solidified himself alongside Dylan Samberg and Neal Pionk’s struggles. We were joined by Sean Reynolds of Sportsnet and former NHLer Wendel Clark.
