Connect with us

Winnipeg Jets Afternoon News

Winnipeg Jets Afternoon News (Thursday, Nov 17th)

Jets prepare to face Capitals at MTS Centre. Jets stay focused with Ovechkin in town.

Jets next opponent news – Washington Capitals: Capitals hope they’ve learned from defensive miscues. Ex-Hershey Bears remember Winnipeg well. Fond memories of Winnipeg for Capitals goalie. Caps-Jets production meeting.

TSN:  Jets prepare to face Capitals at MTS CentreLooks like the Jets will be going with the same lineup that brought them success against the Bolts.  Only possible exception is Jim Slater, who is a game time decision.
Jets practice

Winnipeg Sun:  Can Jets hold off Alexander The GreatIf they are going to, they will need Ondrej Pavelec, making his 11th consecutive start, to be lights out.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets stay focused with Ovechkin in townThe Jets will have to neutralize Ovie and continue to take the play to a very talented Caps team.

Jets next opponent news – Washington Capitals:

Washington Post:  Capitals hope they’ve learned from defensive miscuesAre we set to see another high scoring game, similar to what we saw when the Jets played the Flyers?

Washington Times:  Ex-Hershey Bears remember Winnipeg wellA bitter memory for Moose fans as the former AHL clube almost won the first hockey championship since the Jets AVCO Cup days.

Washington Post:  Fond memories of Winnipeg for Capitals goalieMuch like the Moose, the Bears are one of the top run AHL franchises and they have the players on the NHL’s Capitals to prove it.

CSN Washington:  Caps-Jets production meetingA preview of some of the things you can expect to see if you watch the Caps broadcast.