Note: The Jets figured why not make it eight as they concluded their three-game road trip yesterday in Calgary with a 5-3 win over the Flames which improved them to 8-0-0. The special teams were impressive once again although there were some areas of concern on Saturday night. The best part of the game may have been Rasmus Andersson’s death stare vs a Jets fan. The team are off today.
Note II: The Moose were playing in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. They got off to a very good start with Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic making some high-danger saves and getting a pair of goals from C.J. Suess (here) and Mason Shaw (here) which allowed them to take a 2-0 lead into the 1st intermission. Playing in just his second game of the season prospect Chaz Lucius showed off some of the flash he possess. Unfortunately for the home team the next period and a half went in favour of the visitors who scored five straight to take a 5-2 lead late into the game before Manitoba got back on the board courtesy of a PP goal that saw a trio of Jets prospect connect. Re-match this afternoon at 2 PM CDT.
Note III: A number of Jets prospects were in action on Saturday night but the one that had the biggest impact was 2023 1st rounder Brayden Yager who finished with one goal and two assists (along with eight shots) for Moose Jaw and one thing is evident that this kid is very good at making a first pass.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Perfetti scores game-winner as special teams keep Jets perfect. Scott recaps the eighth straight victory by Winnipeg.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Perfetti pots third-period winner as Jets beat Flames, move to 8-0-0. (Paywall). Wieber was in Calgary and he provides you with his post-game thoughts.
Calgary Herald: Three takeaways as Flames lose to Jets after controversial call. Always good to get insight into the game from a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
The Athletic Winnipeg: What the Winnipeg Jets can address and improve by learning from analytics. (Paywall). As always plenty of great insight from Murat with his latest article on the Jets and analytics.
Jets video:
TSN: Are the Jets legit Cup contenders after hot start to season? Are the Jets a legitimate Stanley Cup favourite or is this just a hot start? Riding an eight-game point streak, Is Kyle Connor the most underrated forward in the NHL? TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.
