Note: The big news of the day is that Nikolaj Ehlers is in a regular uniform and while a “game-time decision” is expected to play this evening. All eyes will be on warm-up at 6:30 PM CDT to see if he sticks on line 2 with Lowry and Perfetti. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT as the Jets go up against the Blues for game 6 in Winnipeg. After the game, be sure to check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction.
Note II: After the game we want you to be part of the conversation on on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game.
Note III: The other big player news of the day is that the Jets have recalled Brayden Yager from junior now that his season is over and he’s joined up with the taxi squad out at the hockey for all centre. Here are some observations from today.
Note IV: Lastly should mention that Jets head coach Scott Arniel was named a finalist for the Jack Adams as coach of the year.
Jets news:
Daily Faceoff: With Mark Scheifele out, it’s Vladislav Namestnikov’s time to shine for Jets. No question the next man up mentality is gonna be put to the test in a big way this evening.

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Winnipeg Sun: Toninato steps in as Jets look to close series. The Moose captain has a lot of familiarly with this group.
Winnipeg Sun: Team jet grounds Blues after Jets did the same. Who doesn’t wanna spend a little extra time in Manitoba?
Global News: Jets coach Arniel committed to his players. Good points by John.
Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Blues pre-game 6 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: What are the keys for the Winnipeg Jets to slam the door on the Blues? The Jets outscored the Blues for the final 40 minutes of Game 5 without Mark Scheifele, so how do they do that again tonight in the hostile confines of St. Louis? Will Scott Arniel’s public criticism of the officiating affect the way the officials call Game 6? Bruce Boudreau joined That’s Hockey to share his thoughts on this and more.
