Note: Puck drop is at 8:30 PM CDT as the Jets go up against the Blues for game 5 in Winnipeg. After the game, be sure to check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction.
Note II: Come say hi at the Special Edition Illegal Curve pre-game show live from Cityplace starting at 6:30 PM CDT (or join us here) and then join us after the final buzzer on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Analyzing a close Jets-Blues series. Some really interesting stuff in this breakdown.
Sportsnet: Analyzing Hellebuyck’s playoff struggles and how Jets can help him rebound. Interesting insight into the two-time Vezina winner and ways in which this team can help him out more.
Sportsnet: How can Jets regain swagger vs. Blues? That’s the 1,000,000 dollar question.
Global News: Jets require more from everyone on roster to turn series around. Hockey is the ultimate team game and this team collectively has more to give.
The Athletic Winnipeg: What Gabriel Vilardi’s return in Game 5 means for the Winnipeg Jets. Just the impact on power play is pretty, pretty, pretty big.
Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Blues pre-game 5 report. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and get all the latest game info.
Illegal Curve Hockey: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news from earlier today, we have you covered.
Jets video:
TSN: How can a return to home ice flip the script for the Winnipeg Jets? The Jets return home after dropping 2 games in St. Louis to even the series at 2 games a piece. Bruce Boudreau and Bryan Hayes joined Gino Reda to discuss if home ice is what the Jets need as some motivation to bounce back and take the series lead.
WST: Why Connor Hellebuyck is Struggling. Former NHL goalie Mike McKenna joined Andrew “Hustler” Paterson from St. Louis to dive deep into the biggest storyline of the Jets vs. Blues playoff series — the goaltending. McKenna shares his honest take on Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles, Jordan Binnington’s edge, and why Winnipeg’s defense may be hurting their all-world goalie. The two also discuss the impact of injuries, missing stars like Ehlers, and why this series is still wide open despite the Blues’ momentum.
