Note: The Jets juggernaut continued to roll along last night steamrolling the Blue Jackets by a final score of 5-0 as they remain atop the NHL standings having won their seventh straight game last night which gives them points in 13 straight games (matching a record for a Winnipeg based NHL club). Today they are scheduled to practice for the first time in over a week at 12 noon. Stay tuned for the Jets Practice Report.
Note II: We learned that the Jets had activated Rasmus Kupari from IR on Tuesday and they loaned him to the Moose of the AHL for a conditioning assignment. The Moose will take on the Senators for the third straight game but tonight’s contest takes place at CAA Arena in Belleville as they kick off three straight on the road. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.
Note III: We got health updates from head coach Rick Bowness yesterday after morning skate.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck pitches shutout, Jets win seventh straight to retain first place. The Jets top netminder was not tested very much by the Blue Jackets but made the stops he was required to make to help his club secure two points for the standings bank.
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Winnipeg Sun: ‘Closer to perfection’: Blue Jackets marvel at front-running Winnipeg Jets. It was impressive to hear how the Jets opponents described the team they faced last night inside Canada Life.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘What you see is what you get’: Truth guides former Jets and Moose coach Vincent. Paul wrote about the current Blue Jackets bench boss.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets thump Blue Jackets 5-0. (Paywall). Mike gives you his thoughts on last night’s game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Columbus coach earned reputation for accountability with Jets and Moose. (Paywall). One thing about the former Jets/Moose coach was you always knew where you stood with him.
Global News: Perfetti, Hellebuyck shine as Winnipeg Jets pound Columbus 5-0 for 7th straight win. Russ and Christian combined forces for this game recap.
Columbus Dispatch: Winnipeg Jets give Columbus Blue Jackets clinic in blowout win: 3 takeaways.
The Athletic Columbus: Blue Jackets overwhelmed by NHL-best Jets: ‘It was a little too rich for us’. (Paywall). Read about the game from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
Sportsnet: How the Winnipeg Jets have worked their way to the top of the NHL standings. Team defence, balanced scoring and excellent goaltending?
NHL.com: Jets shut out Blue Jackets for 7th straight win, push point streak to 13. Darren recaps last night’s action.
NHL.com: Hellebuyck’s dad entertains Jets fans with social media posts during Mentors Trip. Chuck Hellebuyck is a bit of a celebrity in his own right and he certainly has become a fan favourite in Winnipeg.
