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Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets hope to keep homestand success going as they host Red Wings. (Paywall). The homecooking has been good for Winnipeg (10-5-1) as they try to win their final home game of 2015.
Winnipeg Sun: Scheifele out but recovering. An update on #55.
CBC: 5 things to watch as the Winnipeg faces Detroit. Includes 1) Lowry needs to launch 2) Hellebuyck’s net 3) Stafford moves on 4) When will Ehlers take off and 5) The original dynamic duo.
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Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts. For Winnipeg talk head to numbers 25 (Cheveldayoff quote) and 26 (zone entries against Jets).
Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Red Wings projected lineups. Take a look at what the lines looked like after skate today and what combos you should expect to see at the MTS Centre this evening.
Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news we have you covered.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game scrum. What to do about the trio of goalies when Pavelec is healthy? Carrying three goalies on the active roster? On switching the lines to their present configuration. When Scheifele returns how does that change the configuration? Update on Scheifele’s status. Has Pavelec been on the ice? Has he had any setbacks? Playing Lowry 17 minutes, how much was out of need and how much was out of merit? Is Scheifele still feeling concussion like symptoms? Do the Red Wings pose a similar challenge as did the Penguins?
Wings news:
MLive.com: Offensive production has been hit and miss in last nine games. Learn more about tonight’s opponent.
