Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets dealt with the news that Nikolaj Ehlers was still not medically cleared to play in game 3 and then lost Josh Morrissey after he played just 1:14 of the 1st period. Despite the above and falling behind 4-1 heading into the final frame, the Jets put on a 3rd period clinic as they fought their way to push for OT before they lost in double OT. They are currently scheduled to practice this morning although it’s possible they cancel given the game went so much longer than expected. If they hold a practice stay tuned for the Practice Report.

Note II: After two straight days of practice the Moose are off today.

Note III: Connor Geekie had a hat trick (including scoring the game-winning goal) as the Ice defeated the Warriors 5-2 in game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 goes Monday in Moose Jaw.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets in big hole after Morrissey’s series-ending injury, double-OT loss. While the other D stepping up without 44 present, it certainly makes for a much more difficult to a path for success. 

Winnipeg Sun: Jets hold sense of optimism after Game 3 loss. As they should. They could have folded their tents and gone home down 4-1 in the final frame but they pushed back and forced OT and then a double OT that could have gone either way.. 

Winnipeg Sun: Brenden Dillon … the burning question … hero/goat of the game. Ted’s player spotlight is Brenden Dillon. He also looks at one burning question (Can Jets build off comeback) and his hero of the game was Neal Pionk.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets Pionk ‘looking for new set of legs’ after playing big minutes in double overtime loss. You knew when Morrissey went out early in the game that one of the Jets Dmen was going to get the call to play the lion’s share of minutes and Neal Pionk took those minutes and skated with it.

Winnipeg Sun: Stomach-turning defeat ruins Jets comeback against Vegas Golden Knights. That was a gut punch for the players and fans alike. Hard to fight back like that only to lose the game in that manner. 

Winnipeg Sun: Jets fans bring downtown to life with Whiteout Street Parties. Despite the fact that I was inside for the game you could sense the energy of the crowd on Donald Street every time they were shown on the jumbotron.

Winnipeg Free Press: Lowry an emerging star. (Paywall). How many people had Adam Lowry leading the Jets in goals in the playoffs? The answer is absolutely no one including Adam Lowry.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets fall in OT as bellowing fans pack downtown rink. (Paywall). Mike gives you his insight into the game.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Josh Morrissey injury adds must-win factor for Winnipeg Jets in Game 4. (Paywall). Murat deals with the practical issues of the Jets being a D man short. 

The Athletic: Golden Knights’ Michael Amadio scores in double OT over Jets: How Vegas overcame Winnipeg surge. (Paywall). Murat and Jesse collaborated on this game recap.

Global News: Jets fans flood Winnipeg’s Donald Street in a sea of white for epic whiteout street party. It was great to see life in downtown Winnipeg again.

Jets video:

TSN: How big of a loss is Morrissey for the Jets? Winnipeg’s top d-man Josh Morrissey left early in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights with an injury, and while he did try to return, he has now been ruled out for the rest of the series. Just how big of a loss is Morrissey, who finished second on the team in scoring in the regular season? Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to discuss.

TSN: Can Jets get past Golden Knights without Morrissey? Winnipeg’s third period comeback was enough to force overtime but not enough to get the win as they are now down 2-1 in their series against the Golden Knights. TSN’s Jets reporter John Lu joins SportsCentre to discuss what sparked the Jets third period heroics and how big of a loss Josh Morrissey is for Winnipeg, as he has been ruled out for the remainder of the series.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey: Saturday Podcast. On yesterday’s show we discussed our Jets/Golden Knights game 3 preview, which Jets player needs to step up in the game, a potential return of Nikolaj Ehlers and how that could change the lineup. Excitement in the city for the Whiteout. We were joined by Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press and Jesse Granger of The Athletic Vegas.