Note: The Jets were off on Friday as they looked to continue to build on the momentum of three straight victories in must-win games. That must-win mentality must continue when they welcome the Flyers to town. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 9:30 AM CT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 6 PM CT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Philadelphia, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 8:40 PM CT.
Note III: The Moose were looking golden as they opened the scoring courtesy of Jets prospect Brayden Yager‘s 10th of the season and then added three more goals to take a commanding 4-0 lead over a Stars team they entered play four points back of for 3rd place with a game in hand. The home team could not close it out giving up the game tying goal with six seconds left in the final frame before they won it in the shootout with Thomas Milic making both saves while Nikita Chibrikov (see here) and Danny Zhilkin (see here) both scored to win it 5-4 for Manitoba.
Note IV: Last night in the OHL, Edison Engle (2025 6th) was held off the scoresheet but his Bulldogs won again while Kevin He (2024 4th) picked up an assist in Flint’s first loss of the playoffs. Down in Vegas the NCAA Championship game will feature Jets prospect Garrett Brown (2022 4th) and his Denver Pioneers taking on the Wisconsin Badgers at 4:30 PM CT.
Note V: Join us today at 9 AM on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show for two hours of hockey talk as we get you set for the Jets and Flyers game. We will be joined by Sara Orlesky to talk Jets and Anthony SanFilippo who covers the Flyers for Crossing Broad. Come be part of the discussion here.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Two last hurdles between Jets and playoff spot. Jets fans are gonna have to put on the jerseys of other teams to cheer against the Predators, Kings and Sharks for the next few days.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ Vilardi’s work earns award nomination. He was nominated for the King Clancy which is given out to the player who “best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice.”
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets look to maintain momentum against Flyers at home. (Paywall). I think you can rinse and repeat my commentary for the last who knows how long but once again the NHL club of Winnipeg finds themselves in another must-win hockey game.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Josh Morrissey’s MVP-calibre performance keeps Jets’ playoff hopes alive. (Paywall). It’s been pretty evident that 44 is taking his game to another level.
Jets video:
TSN: Is playing Hellebuyck every game right move for the Winnipeg Jets? Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey analysts Martin Biron and Craig Button, who discuss whether or not playing Connor Hellebuyck in every game is the right move for the Jets down the stretch.
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