Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets faced off against the Oilers last night to kick off the first of five at home which saw them fight back in the 3rd period to tie the game but they lost 4-3 in OT. Today they were scheduled to practice but have cancelled.

Note II: With Gabriel Vilardi back on ice for the Jets, head coach Rick Bowness provided this update on his top line winger.

Note III:  The Moose will conclude their six-game homestand with a pair of games against the Marlies starting tonight. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets can’t get away with lousy periods, bad power plays at this time of year. There have been way too many games of late when we’ve said “you can’t play 20 minutes” or maybe even double that but failing to play a full 60 is happening way too frequently. Not exactly a recipe for success. Nor is a woeful special teams.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets fight back for point but fall to Oilers in overtime. Ted details the contest as he saw it from his vantage point inside CLC.

Winnipeg Free Press: Feisty Jets fall in OT. (Paywall). As Mike wrote on twitter “loss that was good, bad and, at times, ugly”. Check out his game recap.

Edmonton Sun: Crisis averted as Oilers dodge a bullet in Winnipeg. Get a perspective on the game from a writer who covers the Jets opponent. 

NHL.com: Hyman scores in OT, Oilers recover to hand Jets 4th straight loss. Darrin has things covered from both sides of the rink in his game recap.

CBC: Jets suffer 4th straight defeat as Oilers win 4-3 in Rick Bowness’s return behind the bench. Despite doing some good out there not enough sustainability led to another loss for Winnipeg.

Sportsnet: What’s at root of Jets’ stumble in Central Division race? Commitment to solid defensive structure probably at the top of the list. (This was written before the game). 

Jets video:

Sportsnet: ‘Extra special’: Hyman on scoring game-winner for No. 200. Gene Principe is joined with Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman to discuss his 51st of the season and his 200th career, plus how Ryan Nugent-Hopkins elevated the team in victory vs. the Jets.