Note: The stage is set! The Jets will face the Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with game 1 next Tuesday in Vegas.
Note II: Of course prior to finding out who their playoff opponent would be the Jets needed to conclude their 82 game regular season which they did last night in Colorado dropping a 4-2 decision to the Avs. The game was unexpectedly close given Winnipeg had rested six players with nothing to gain from the contest and Colorado had a chance to clinch top spot in the Central with a victory.
Note III: Today at 11 AM there will be news regarding the ‘Official launch of the 2023 Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties’. Economic Development Winnipeg is hosting a media availability. (Update: You can watch it here).
Note IV: The Moose travelled on Thursday (sans Dominic Toninato who was recalled) from Texas to Illinois. They are in Rockford today where they are set to practice as they prepare to face the Icehogs tomorrow night.
Note V: It feels like the Ice have been off for weeks after they swept through the first round of the playoffs. They will face the Warriors in round 2 for the second straight year. Game 1 is tonight in Winnipeg and puck drop is at 7:05 PM CDT.
Note VI: Reminder to join us tomorrow morning for a comprehensive Jets playoff preview show on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show which goes live at 9 AM CDT.
Jets news:
Global News: Underdog Jets face uphill battle with playoffs set to begin. From out of the playoffs to first in the conference. What makes what Vegas has done all the more remarkable is that they’ve used so many netminders this season and still had success. Will be a fun tilt between these two clubs.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Vegas-bound for first round. So many fun storylines so little time.
Sportsnet: ‘Confident’ Jets ready for playoffs after promising finish to regular season. The smiles are back on their faces now that they are playing the right way again and more importantly getting the results which allow them to win hockey games.
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Sportsnet: Gagner not ready to call it quits, Pionk addresses fine. Wieber caught up with the Jets nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, he also spoke with Neal Pionk about the fine he received for his actions in the Wild game and why players want to play all 82 games.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets give Avs all they can handle. (Paywall). They were the little engine that could…until they couldn’t but to their credit, did a much better job than many expected them to do.
Winnipeg Free Press: Gagner wouldn’t change a thing. (Paywall). He joined the team and the media on the road had a chance to catch up with him to chat about his nomination, the season and more.
Global News: Shorthanded Jets drop regular season finale in Colorado 4-2. You like to see the way the healthy scratches played in that game last night because they played with a lot of heart and effort.
Denver Post: Avalanche alive to final day in Central Division race, but win over Jets leaves two more players injured. Read about last night’s game from a writer who covers Colorado.
Jets video:
TSN: Button likes the Jets’ chances in the first round when they play the Golden Knights. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Sportscentre to discuss the best first round matchup for the Jets against the Golden Knights and their depth up front with their forward group.
