Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Jets fans left the MTS Centre somewhat shocked as the home side fought back from a two goal deficit to tie the game late in the 3rd period.  Adam Lowry was the hero as he deked around Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, who was phenomenal most of the night stopping 43 of 45 shots, to tie the game.  With time winding down in the 3rd Lowry lost a face off and the Capitals Jay Beagle grabbed a blocked shot from the point and scored on a screened Connor Hellbuyck with 30 seconds to go to give Washington a 3-2 lead.  A little bit of a tussle broke out that may continue when the teams face off again on Thursday in D.C.

Jets players post-game scrums:

Adam Lowry

Blake Wheeler

Joel Armia

Mark Scheifele

Coach post-game scrum:

Paul Maurice:  On Lowry being the hero with the game tying goal and then loses the draw.  Did he like the way his team played tonight?  Update on Matthias?  On the power play generating chances but not scoring.  What did he think of his goaltending tonight? Did he get an explanation as to why Jets didn’t get a penalty shot when Oshie covered the puck?

Capitals players post-game scrums:

Marcus Johansson

Braden Holtby

Coach post-game scrum:

Barry Trotz:  Breaking down the game.  What did he learn about the Jets?  Johansson’s play.  Have they established an identity?  Last minute goals.  Alzner’s goal.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

Recent Posts

Latest from Winnipeg Jets head coach on Colin Miller, Haydn Fleury and Neal Pionk

Update from the bench boss on the trio of injured Dmen.

5 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

It's almost like day 1 of a mini training camp during the Olympic break.

14 hours ago

Manitoba Moose Practice Report

Latest from practice on the AHL club of Manitoba.

17 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets recall four from Moose during Olympic break

A number of transactions made this morning.

18 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 17, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

21 hours ago