Note: The Jets went into Montreal last night to conclude their two-game road trip and it looked like they’d be picked up their fourth straight win after they built themselves a 3-1 lead. However the Canadiens fought back to force extra time and ultimately won in a shootout. Winnipeg’s win streak converts to a points streak. They are off today and will be back on the ice on Monday as they prepare to face Blake Wheeler and the Rangers.
Note II: The Moose had themselves a night in Cedar Park, Texas last night. They had already won on Friday and the Stars took it to Manitoba throughout the contest. Danny Zhilkin got his first as a pro, then he set up Axel Jonsson-Fjallby for a beauty shorthanded goal, Jeff Malott made a nice ping sound, Ashton Sautner got his first of the season/game and ultimately Brad Lambert found soft ice to tie it midway through the 3rd. Then in OT DMan Ashton Sautner gave his club the victory and a sweep of the Stars. Also the kids showed they’re doing alright.
Note III: It was a pretty, pretty, pretty decent weekend for Jets 2022 1st rounder Rutger McGroarty. He had two assists on Friday and two goals on Saturday for a four point weekend for Michigan. He’s up to 15 points (5G 10A) in 8 games which ties him for top spot in NCAA scoring.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets got done to them what they used to do to others. The good old disappearing lead.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets let Habs off hook in 4-3 shootout loss. Scott’s recap of the game.
Winnipeg Sun: Josh Morrissey leaving no stone unturned in strive for flawlessness. He already had a father on his back as the top D on the Jets but then he went out and had the season he had last year and he looks to be picking up where he left off.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Allen’s big night, Suzuki’s winner spoil good outing for Winnipeg. (Paywall). Wieber had a front row seat (not literally) to last night’s contest and he gives you his thoughts on the game.
Montreal Gazette: Canadiens continue to be the comeback kids with win over Jets. If you want insight into how a writer who covers the Habs saw last night’s game check this out.
Global News: Canadiens shade the Winnipeg Jets in a shootout. Another recap from someone who covers the Habs.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday podcast. On yesterday’s show we spoke about usage of the Jets second line. Cole Perfetti’s minutes. Idea that agents need to be kept in the loop during the season vis-à-vis a team’s plan for their players. A look at the Jets depth players. Previewing the Winnipeg and Montreal game. We were joined by Sara Orlesky of the Jets and Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey
