Note: It was a late one but if you’re a Jets fan it was a good one as Winnipeg put up their most impressive effort of the playoffs in Game 5 last night in the Manitoba capital facing elimination. They rolled to a 4-0 win over the Stars forcing the series back to Dallas. The highlight might have been a chant from Jets fans after a goal by Mark Scheifele was disallowed and they quickly came up with ‘should have kicked it”. Pretty funny stuff right there. Today at 11:30 AM CDT they’ll hold a media availability so we will have that posted here and on our YouTube channel.
Note II: Over in the OHL there was also a Game 5 being played between a pair of Jets prospects and their junior clubs. Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his Knights squad were up 3-1 in the series over Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and the Generals. Julien had two assists in the victory by London which won them back-to-back OHL Championships and punched their tickets to the Memorial Cup.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Jets earn another game with precise execution. We said it was gonna be the most critical thing for this team to play within the structure they created over 82 games and that’s just what they did last night.
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Sportsnet: Depth scoring concerns growing for Stars after another shutout loss. Feels like the shoe is on the other foot all of a sudden.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets stay alive with dominant win over Stars in Game 5. From start to finish they looked like the team we known them to be. Now the test is can they replicate it.
Winnipeg Free Press: Total team effort, Hellebuyck shutout keep Jets season alive in 4-0 win over Stars. (Paywall). Wieber gives you his insight from inside CLC.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets want to do their part by giving fans something to cheer about. (Paywall). While this was written before the game I think it’s still relevant.
The Athletic: Connor Hellebuyck’s shutout extends Jets’ season in Game 5 win over Stars. (Paywall). Murat and Mark combined for this recap.
NHL.com: Jets shut out Stars in Game 5 of West 2nd Round to avoid elimination. Plenty of insight from Darrin in this breakdown of the game.
NHL.com: Stars ready for ‘good chance to respond at home’ following Game 5 loss. You have to think the dam is about to burst on the Jets lack of playoff road success.
NHL.com: Jets like chances if they can get back home for Game 7 against Stars. Bit unusual to be talking about Game 7 given the only certainty they have it Game 6.
Global News: Jets suffocate Stars 4-0 to avoid elimination. Christian and Russ combine for this victory.
Jets video:
TSN: Hellebuyck, Jets shut down Stars in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs. Connor Hellebuyck posted his second shutout of the playoffs and the Jets had another dominant home performance – completely shutting down the Stars in Game 5 to extend the series. The TSN Hockey playoffs panel weighed in.
