Note: The Jets are fortunate as both the Preds and Flames have also lost their last games including Calgary being pulverized by Los Angeles last night 8-2. If you looked at the standings you’d think tonight’s battle between the Jets 2.0 and 1.0 would be easy for the newer incarnation but you’d be wrong as Arizona comes in having won four straight and are 6-2-2 in their last ten. With it being a gameday all eyes will be on morning skate which gets underway at 10:30 AM CST. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Arizona, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game. This season you’ll have a chance to win great schwag including authentic Jets jerseys, hats, etc after every single game (For a variety of ways to enter click here).
Note III: The Moose returned to Winnipeg on Monday after concluding their seven-game road trip with back-to-back wins over the Wolves in Chicago. Despite the wins there is a big question about the health status of Jets prospect Declan Chisholm who suffered a bad injury in the game on Sunday. Today they are off.
Note IV: The Ice are back on the ice today for practice as they prepare to face the Warriors on Wednesday in Winnipeg. It will be their second last home game of the regular season as they head to Brandon for a game against the Wheat Kings on Friday before they return home for the concluding game of the 2022-23 season on Saturday against the Wheaties.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ top forwards missing in action at most crucial time of the season. During the time of the season that the Jets are desperate for some players to step up the team isn’t seeing that take place from any of their big boys.
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Winnipeg Free Press: No fun in watching and waiting. (Paywall). He’s back on the ice and the team is going to need him to be a big part of the equation.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets need more from their top players before it’s too late. (Paywall). Murat checks in with his thoughts on who needs to help pull this team out of their nose dive.
Global News: Jets choosing the tough path toward season’s end. It is like none of these teams want to grab the final spot.
Jets video:
TSN: Better shot at the final west playoff spot – Winnipeg Jets or Calgary Flames? The Jets and Flames will be duking it out for the final wild-card spot in the West, but which club has a better shot at a playoff spot? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron breaks down how he sees this tight race finalizing. (Update: This was recorded before the Flames got dumped by the Kings last night).
Jets audio:
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts Podcast. Friedman and Marek talk about the battle between the Jets, Flames and Preds for a playoff spot in the West.
