Note: After a bit of a letdown game in Utah the Jets returned to Winnipeg looking to do something no other NHL team has done since March 13th which was to hand the Blues a loss. And that’s just what they did coming out like a house on fire to start the game but more importantly doing the same in the final frame as they were relentless and didn’t play to defend the lead winning 3-1 and picking up their franchise record 53rd win of the season. They are off today.
Note II: On Sunday we learned that the Jets and 2024 6th rounder Kieron Walton had agreed to terms on an entry-level contract which the team confirmed on Monday. Not surprisingly he also signed an ATO to spend the rest of the 2024-25 season with the Moose which is where we expect to find number 22 today. Manitoba set to practice so stay tuned for the Practice Report.
Note III: After skate on Monday Jets head coach Scott Arniel with health updates on Ehlers, Pionk, Kupari, Miller & Vilardi which you can get here. Worth noting Ehlers who was game-time didn’t play while Miller (illness) didn’t take part in the game either.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Morgan Barron playing best hockey of the year as Jets kick it down. He sure looks like a natural centre.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘We embraced the moment’: Jets smother red-hot Blues in playoff-type tilt. That was one of the most impressive performances of the season.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets rewrite record book. (Paywall). It was pretty incredible how many records were either set or matched in the game.
Global News: Jets snap Blues’ 12-game win streak with 3-1 victory. Nobody ask them if that was a measuring stick game.
NHL.com: Jets end Blues’ 12-game winning streak, pad lead for Presidents’ Trophy. While the focus is on winning the Central it is notable with the Capitals stumbling that Winnipeg has a solid shot at getting it.
NHL.com: Hellebuyck worthy of Hart Trophy consideration, Theodore says. One past winner chimes in on the Jets netminder as a worthwhile candidate.
Jets video:
TSN: Are the Jets a lock for top spot in the West? With a win over the surging St. Louis Blues, the Winnipeg Jets have a five-point lead on top spot in the West, with a date against the team that trails them, the Dallas Stars, on Thursday. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins Jay Onrait to break down the Jets chances at the division, and why securing it would be crucial.
