The Moose arrived in Texas on Sunday to begin a five-game road trip, starting with a Central Division showdown against the Stars. Manitoba entered tonight’s contest riding a three-game winning streak, including a pair of overtime victories this past weekend in Winnipeg against the defending Calder Cup champion Marlies.
The Jets returned Henry Thrun from loan after activating Josh Morrissey, although there was no expectation he’d be available for tonight’s Moose game. There were also questions surrounding the availability of Noah Gregor (banged up) and Walker Duehr (illness), who both missed the last two games at home. Meanwhile, veteran defenceman Ashton Sautner and forward Tyson Empey were reportedly getting closer to returning, although their availability for tonight’s contest remained uncertain.
Lineup news:
Up front, Tyson Empey was ready to return to the lineup, taking Mikey Milne’s spot. On the backend, Jets prospect Garrett Brown made his AHL regular-season debut, having previously suited up for the Moose in the playoffs last season. He took Lukas Gustafsson’s spot in the lineup.
Moose lineup:
He – Zhilkin – Ford
Wagner – Lambert – Chibrikov
Empey – Julien – Barlow
Burnside – Yoder – Wahlin
Phillips – Freij
Nause – Barteaux
Brown – Matier
DiVincentiis
Notable:
Who else but Jets prospect Danny Zhilkin opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the season on the power play. He has 7G in 15 games which is pretty significant given he had 12G in 62 games during the 2025-26 campaign. Assists to Parker Ford and Alfons Freij.
Isaak Phillips scored his second of the season (which have both come in the last four games) to increase the Manitoba lead to 2-0. Assists went to Brad Lambert and Fabian Wagner.
Like the parent club this evening a 2-0 lead after 20 became 2-2 although in this game that didn’t happen until the 3rd period when the Stars tied things up.
OT would settle nothing which meant this game would need a shootout which was the first one for the Moose this season.
After Nikita Chibrikov didn’t score, the next two players were Danny Zhilkin and Brad Lambert who sealed the deal for the Moose to give them the win.
Through 15 games this season, the Moose boast an 11-4-0 record, putting them in a tie with the Griffins for the most points in the AHL, although Grand Rapids has played one fewer game. The two clubs are also tied for the league lead in goals scored, while Manitoba’s power play and penalty kill both rank in the top 10.
Multi-point game:
None.
Highlights:
Players & Coach post-game media:
Up next:
The team is back in action on Wednesday night.
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