Note: The Jets disappointing slide continued on Saturday with a 3-2 loss to the Senators late in the game as their PK wasn’t able to keep Ottawa off the board when it mattered most. It was an unfortunate end to a night that began with a lot of fanfare for netminder Connor Hellebuyck who was playing in his 500th NHL game and ended with Winnipeg losing for the sixth straight time (0-5-1). The team are off today and will be back in action on Monday to take on the Kings.
Note II: The Moose took Saturday off after earning three of four points against the Marlies including a 4-3 victory on Friday afternoon. Today they are scheduled to practice before they head to Abbotsford to take on the Canucks in a pair of games Tuesday and Wednesday. While Manitoba were not in action yesterday they did get some positive news on the out-of-town scoreboard with the two teams trailing them for the final playoff spot both losing.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets running thin on time to mend sinking ship. It’s past time to put Ehlers with Scheifele already.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets booed off the ice after sixth straight loss. Fans have rewarded this team by showing up with last night’s game being the fourth straight sellout but the effort they saw in the contest isn’t sufficient right now.
Winnipeg Sun: Hellebuyck plays 500th game with much achieved, more to prove. It’s unfortunate that his memory of the game will be a loss but this article focuses on much more than just last night’s hockey game.
Ottawa Sun: Senators keep streak alive with win over the Jets. A view from a writer who covers the Jets opponent.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ skid hits six games. (Paywall). From bad to worse things have gotten in Jetsland.
NHL.com: Senators hand slumping Jets 6th straight loss. Darrin brings you a perspective from both the Jets and Senators room.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On yesterday’s show show we discussed the return of Gabriel Vilardi/his impact on the PP, Jets having a full lineup (with trade acquisitions) for the first time, whether Winnipeg can return to their previous defensive form, Logan Stanley’s play of late, Cole Perfetti role in the present/future, the next wave of prospects and a Moose Minute.
