Jets/Panthers Three Stars

It appears the $4 tickets and the free entry for kids under 12 in costume wasn't enough to lure out a big crowd. (Official crowd was 11,855). The Jets blew a two goal lead which set up an incredibly exciting 3rd period. Florida managed to score a late power play goal to give the Panthers a 3-2 edge. But with 49.9 seconds to go the Jets tied the game with a controversial goal, a goal initially called off by the referee as a high stick. OT solved nothing and the game was sent to the always fun shootout. Shooters in shootout: Jets: 1st shooter: Stapleton (save). 2nd shooter: Ladd (scored). 3rd shooter: Wellwood (scored) Panthers: 1st shooter: Versteeg (save). 2nd shooter: Santorelli (save). 3rd shooter: x. Great game by the Jets. Showed a lot of character tonight. Pavelec was sensational. Next Opponent: They head to New York State to take on the 4 New York based teams. Some of the IC crew (Drew, Rich and Ez) will be attending 3 of the 4 (Islanders, Devils and Rangers) games. Here are some additional recaps: Winnipeg Free Press: Jets survive Halloween scare. Globe and Mail: Wellwood shows hit mettle. Winnipeg Sun: Jets score late, win in SO. NHL.com: All's Wellwood. Miami Herald: Panthers lose tough thriller to Jets. Florida Sun-Sentinel: Panther claw back, fall in shootout. Three Stars: 1st: Andrew Ladd 2nd: Tomas Fleischmann 3rd: Ondrej Pavelec

Jets on a Deadline: Jets v. Panthers–October 31, 2011