Note: The Jets looked like a team ready to put the tough part of the schedule behind them and start making some hay again as they demolished the Bruins last night by a final score of 8-1. Even the coaches got into it as the score grew and liberties were taken which resulted in some serious heat coming from the bench boss of Winnipeg at his Boston counterpart. While they’ll likely enjoy that result they’ll put it behind them and now they turn their focus to the Golden Knights who are in town tomorrow night. They’ll prepare with a practice today at Canada Life Centre which gets underway at 12 noon. Check back for the Practice Report.
Note II: Before the AHL club of Manitoba got underway last night we got an injury update on Jets prospect Elias Salomonsson. The Moose are probably hoping they won’t see Wranglers goalie Devin Cooley much more as he continues to dominate games when he faces Manitoba. He made 30 saves on 31 shots while his Calgary club scored six times on their way to a 6-1 win. About the only good news for Manitoba is they get a chance at a re-match with the Wranglers tonight in Calgary. Puck drop is at 8 PM CST.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: ‘We stick together’: Jets show grit in statement win capped by flurry of fights. Jacob wrote about the game and the impact it had on the team.
Winnipeg Sun: Scheifele leads the way as Jets slaughter Bruins. Did it help that one of the architects of Team Canada was Bruins GM Don Sweeney? While 55 wouldn’t touch that topic you know he would have a burr in his saddle which probably helped motivate 55.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Jets auditions continue as Nik Ehlers remains out. The rationale from the bench boss makes sense to give these guys a taste of the NHL but not overburden them to ensure they develop and don’t hurt their development.
Winnipeg Free Press: Bruins sent into hibernation. (Paywall). That was just the 10th time a Jets 2.0 franchise has scored eight goals in a game (second time this season) as they absolutely rolled the Bruins. Mike has more from his spot inside Canada Life Centre.
Winnipeg Free Press: Chibrikov earns his shot: Giving Moose scoring leader NHL experience all part of Jets long-term plan. (Paywall). Wieber’s pre-game article on Nikita Chibrikov’s opportunity.
Global News: Top line, power play explode as Winnipeg Jets demolish Boston 8-1. Russ and Christian combined for this game recap.
Boston Globe: Bruins do little to quiet the doubters after ugly showing against Jets. Insight into the game from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
Jets video:
TSN: Jets’ power play heats up in rout of Bruins. The Jets scored a power play goal in every period against the Bruins after just two over their last six games. Frankie Corrado takes a closer look at what’s working for Winnipeg with the man-advantage after they finished 22nd in the league last season.
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