Note: The Jets were looking to build on a very good 3-0 win over the Capitals that began this three-game homestand for them on Monday but Wednesday night they weren’t able to replicate that success against a red-hot Predators team that hasn’t lost in regulation since mid February. Nashville, including their 4-2 win over Winnipeg last night, are now 11-0-2 in their last 13 games as they continue to rocket up the Central division. The Jets are scheduled to practice today at 12 noon so stay tuned for the Practice Report.
Note II: The Moose were in Milwaukee yesterday morning for a school day game as they looked put some distance between themselves and the Wolves when it comes to the fifth and final playoff spot which they held by a single point going into the contest against the Admirals. They didn’t get burned by a slow start as Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic made eight saves early in the 1st and then his team seemingly woke up around the six minute mark and they didn’t look back. Six straight goals for Manitoba (Lundmark | Reichel | Malott | Reichel | Nikkanen | Ford) and with 29 saves by Thomas Milic they defeated their division rival 6-0. That was the first AHL shutout for Milic. They will practice today in Chicago ahead of their massive two-game set with the Wolves which starts on Friday night.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets mauled by surging Nashville Predators. This is a Nashville team that has grown together. Remember this team almost caught the Jets last season for a playoff spot and that was driven by both their big dogs and by players that were home grown by the organization and who have now assumed big roles with the big club this season.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Bash brother: Neal Pionk Jets’ little jackhammer. Hits are important but generally it does also mean you’re without the puck.
Winnipeg Free Press: Predators prey on lacklustre Jets. (Paywall). Mike gives you his birds eye assessment of the game he took in from Canada Life.
Winnipeg Free Press: Pionk picks his spots. (Paywall). He had some interesting insight into being a physical player when you’re smaller in stature.
NHL.com: Predators defeat Jets, extend point streak to 13. Darrin heads into the visitors room so he provides you with insight into the mindset of the Jets opponent.
Global News: Nashville stays red-hot with 4-2 win over Winnipeg. Christian and Russ tag team for this recap.
The Tennessean: One play from the Predators’ win vs Winnipeg shows Andrew Brunette’s impact as coach. Always good to read a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Projecting Tyler Toffoli’s impact for Jets down the stretch and into playoffs. (Paywall). Murat breaks things down with the newest addition to the hockey club of Winnipeg.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: ‘A great test for us’: Predators’ Josi confident after win vs. Jets. Nashville defenceman Roman Josi spoke to Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds following an impressive win over the Winnipeg Jets, saying that taking on one of the best teams in the league is a great test for his Predators.
