Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 8:30 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Avalanche in Winnipeg for game 2 of their playoff series. After the game, be sure to check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction.

Note II: Join us before the game on the Illegal Curve Pre-Game Show which gets underway at 6:30 PM CDT and which you can watch live at CityPlace (333 St. Mary Avenue). As well we want you to be part of the discussion after the final buzzer on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.

Note III: The Moose continued to hold their end of season media availabilities which conclude tomorrow. We will have them up soon so be sure to follow our YouTube channel.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Bowness shuffles deck as Jets face elimination. Will they be able to find the magic they had together as a trio a few years back? We shall see. 

Global News: Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Avalanche. Based on the reaction from Jets fans they are more than happy with the moves made by the coaching staff. 

The Athletic Winnipeg: With Winnipeg Jets’ season at stake, Game 5 must be a story of pushback and pride. (Paywall). Murat provides his insight ahead of tonight’s elimination game.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Avalanche pre-game report. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and get all the latest game info.

Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news from earlier today, we have you covered.

Jets video:

TSN: How important will Connor Hellebuyck be for the Winnipeg Jets to win game 5. Connor Hellebuyck has had an extremely disappointing playoff series against the Avs, but we KNOW he’s a better goalie than that. Can a return to form save the Jets from the brink of elimination? TSN Hockey’s John Lu joins 7-Eleven That’s Hockey host Gino Reda to discuss.