Note: The Jets picked up a 2-1 win which was a team record 10th game in a row they secured a point while it was also the 10th straight loss for the Sharks who last won 2-1 against Winnipeg back on December 12th. It is another gameday but of course no morning skate since they played last night but we do know that they will start Laurent Brossoit against the Ducks. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 9:00 PM CST.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Anaheim, 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.
Note III: The Moose are back on the ice today for practice as they prepare to face the Belleville Senators this weekend.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets exact revenge, down Sharks 2-1 to set franchise record. Scott gives you his assessment of last night’s contest which one wouldn’t exactly describe as a barn burner.
Winnipeg Sun: Sun is shining and Winnipeg Jets are making hay. The sun may be shining but mother nature about to give us a reminder we live in Manitoba next week not that we can complain given our winter to date. Paul chatted one-on-one with Nino Niederreiter and Dylan DeMelo to get their thoughts regarding the above question.
Winnipeg Free Press: Power play propels Jets past Sharks 2-1. (Paywall). The top unit finally struck and Wieber details that victory and the win as a whole in this game recap.
Winnipeg Free Press: Connor Hellebuyck gets fourth all-star invitation. (Paywall). Was this even a question that he wouldn’t be? The team has had a lot of good contributors but 37 is once again showing why he was signed long-term.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Promotion to Jets sees Toninato contributing in all aspects of game. (Paywall). I don’t know the origin of the word Toninato but I suspect it has something to do with being a contributor who just keeps grinding away.
San Jose Mercury News: San Jose Sharks sent to their 10th straight loss by hard-hitting Jets. Check out the game report of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
Jets video:
TSN That’s Hockey: Best shot at the Cup – Canucks, Jets or Oilers? The Canucks and Jets are both near the top of the Western Conference while the Oilers are currently on the outside of the playoff picture, however, FanDuel has listed Edmonton with the best chance for a Canadian team in the West. Should Winnipeg and Vancouver feel disrespected? OverDrive host Bryan Hayes shares how he ranks the three teams out West.
