Note: The Jets finally ended their winless streak with a big 6-3 win over the Coyotes. They will have a day off today before getting back into the swing of things with a practice on Friday.
Note II: The Moose will hit the ice for practice today in Texas following a 4-3 loss last night against the Stars. In an interesting quirk in their schedule they remain in the state but play next two against the San Antonio Rampage before returning to play in Cedar Park against the Stars next Tuesday.
Note III: Tune into NHL This Week tonight on TSN 1290 Winnipeg from 6 pm until 8 pm for two hours of Winnipeg Jets and NHL talk.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets snap skid with win over Coyotes. Lots on Ondrej Pavelec’s performance as well as the “demotion” of Nikolaj Ehlers in Ted’s recap.
Winnipeg Free Press: Morrissey steady presence on blue line. (Paywall). In addition to his steady defence we are also starting to see some of that offence he was so well known for as was originally credited with the first Jets goal but it turned out that the puck went off teammate Bryan Little.
Winnipeg Free Press: Pavelec-tricity sparks Jets to 6-3 win over lowly ‘Yotes. (Paywall). Not sure even Ondrej Pavelec would care to reference yesterday’s game as Pavelectricity as he was fairly critical of his own performance in the win. Jason breaks it all down here.
CBC: Jets respond to Ondrej Pavelec’s return with convincing win over Coyotes. The game was almost overshadowed by the battle going on during the game on social media.
Arizona Republic: 3-goal second period powers Jets by Coyotes. Good read on the game from Coyotes beat writer Sarah McLellan.
Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts. Numbers 17-20 are related to the Jets including 17 (Hellebuyck), 18 (Pavelec), 19 & 20 (Maurice).
TSN: Goaltending is the real issue in Winnipeg. Gary chimes in on the topic du jour here in Peg’ city.
Illegal Curve: Patrik Laine skated for first time since concussion. While there is still no timetable for the prized rookie’s return coach Maurice provided an update on his status and progress.
Game 48: Jets 6 Coyotes 3:
Illegal Curve: Post-game report. Hear from Blake Wheeler, Andrew Copp, Ondrej Pavelec, Jacob Trouba and coach Maurice.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Jets as invested in Maurice as ever. (Audio). TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Hustler & Lawless to discuss the recent call-up of Winnipeg Jets netminder Ondrej Pavelec as a step in Connor Hellebuyck’s career progression. Dreger also explains why the Jets are sticking with head coach Paul Maurice.
Moose news:
Austin Statesman: Stars hold off Moose for a home win. Recap of last night’s game.
Prospect news:
Calgary Herald: Matteo Gennaro hat trick leads Hitmen to 4-1 win over Rebels. Not a bad couple of games for the Jets 2015 7th rounder as he also had a hat trick in the previous game. In 40 games this season for the Hitmen he has 25 goals and 23 assists.