The Jets dominated the game for long stretches of time in Calgary to kick off the regular season but the Flames, courtesy of the play of their netminder Jacob Markstrom were able to hold on for the 5-3 win over Winnipeg.
Notable:
Make it six years in a row that Kyle Connor has scored in the Jets season-opener as his wrist shot squeaked through Markstrom. It tied the NHL record.
Welcome to the team Alex Iafallo as one of the newest Jets players scored in his first game wearing his new uniform.
The quest for Mark Scheifele to repeat match/surpass his 40+ goal campaign from last season got off to a good start as he scored a beauty in game one of the regular season.
While the power play went 0/4 they created plenty of chances and head coach Rick Bowness spoke about that post-game.
Multi Point Game:
None.
Highlights:
Illegal Curve Post-Game Show:
Up next:
The Jets will travel back to Manitoba on Thursday so no media availability. They will be back on the ice on Friday as they get set for their home opener against the Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Start your day with the Morning Papers which will go live at 7 am tomorrow on illegalcurve.com.
Post-game Podcast:
The defenceman left in the 1st, tested things out before the 2nd but went back…
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Recap of the game.
Guests: Jesse Pollock at 26:39 and Craig Button at 1:28:11.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.