Note: Puck drop is at 8:30 PM CDT as the Jets go up against the Stars for game 2 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 and then join us after the final buzzer on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Morrissey’s back, Jets healthy as a horse going into Game 2 vs Stars. That seems rather big for the local NHL club.
Daily Faceoff: Why Game 2 between Jets and Stars is so pivotal. So you’re telling me it’s pretty, pretty, pretty important.
The Athletic Winnipeg: What the Jets can do differently in Game 2: ‘When we’re on, we’re like clockwork’. (Paywall). The playoffs are all about adjustments and Murat looks at the ones that can be made to try to ensure Game 2 has a different outcome.
Globe and Mail: Stanley Cup fever in Winnipeg has Jets fans fired up for whiteout. There is no doubt that the fanbase is revved up.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets super-fan puts pedal to the metal when revving up Whiteout spirit. (Paywall). Part of the enjoyment of the Whiteout has been all the costumers and fans who are decorating their vehicles.
Global News: Jets-Stars series has very different personality from 1st round. That was readily apparent during and after Game 1.
Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Stars pre-game 2 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 would be biggest impact of Morrissey’s return for Jets? Jets’ defencemen Josh Morrissey practiced in regular contact jersey on Thursday and is considered a game-time decision Friday against the Stars, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters. Morrissey exited Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues in the first period following a hit into the boards from Oskar Sundqvist. TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau joined TSN’s That’s Hockey host Gino Reda to discuss what the biggest impact of Morrissey’s return would be if he suits up for Game 2, and more.
