Note: Hard to draw too many conclusions from last night’s 6-2 win over the Canucks, as it’s pretty evident that Vancouver is not a very good hockey team. At the same time, Winnipeg still needed to put together a complete game against them, and they did just that. We also saw Dawson Mercer score his first goal as a Jet, Viggo Björck record his first NHL point and the CHL line of Mercer, Cole Perfetti and Brayden Yager start to develop some chemistry. The Jets were originally scheduled to practice today, but they’ll instead take the day off before returning to the ice tomorrow.
Note II: The Moose welcome the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies to town tonight for their first game of the season against a non-Central Division opponent. The two teams enter the contest with similar records, goals for and against totals, and power-play numbers. The biggest difference comes on the penalty kill, where Toronto ranks 29th overall while Manitoba sits 15th. Puck drop is set for 7 PM CDT.
Note III: Jets prospect Zach Wooten (2026 4th round) scored his third goal of the season to tie the game for Wisconsin. The freshman forward is off to a solid start with three goals and three assists for six points in seven games with the Badgers.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Mercer nets first as Jets cruise past Canucks 6-2 for second straight win. That was a massive goal for him although you can see him getting better and better each game, regardless of whether he scored or not. But at same time when you average 20+ goals per season and have been shutout through your first 17 that can wear on you.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Suddenly surging Jets squad cruises to second straight victory. (Paywall). They have definitely played some much better hockey since they were torched by the Hurricanes last Sunday. Mike recaps last night’s win.
Winnipeg Free Press: Get to know Dylan DeMelo. (Paywall). Even when you think you know players who have spent seasons in Winnipeg, you can still learn something new.
Global News: Jets cruise past Canucks for second straight win. The reality is that while everyone will discount a win against the Canucks, the Jets did what they had to do to play a complete game and take home two points in the standings. The key was that Vancouver was never really in that game.
NHL.com: Jets start fast, score six to cruise past Canucks. Darrin gives you insight into what was happening in both rooms after the game.
The Province: For the record, the worst 18-game start in club history. As bad as the Jets nine-game losing streak was, it could have been worse.
Jets video:
TSN: ‘They look rejuvenated’: Was historic comeback a season changer for Jets? The Jets pounced on the Canucks with a six-goal performance at home, which begs the question, was their historic comeback against the Canadiens a season turning point? Cameron Gaunce joined SportsCentre to discuss.
TSN: Jets beat up Canucks for their second straight win. Dan Robertson and Landon Ferraro discuss the Jets six-goal performance against the Canucks and all the good habits they carried over from their comeback against the Canadiens.
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