Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets, led by Gabriel Vilardi‘s first career hat trick, were able to conclude their five-game homestand with a big 5-2 win over the Flames last night which punched their tickets to the playoffs for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. They are scheduled to practice today at 11 AM CDT before they head to St. Paul, Minnesota to take on the Wild tomorrow afternoon. If they do skate be sure to check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose are back in Manitoba after a quick trip out west to play a pair of games and will now kick off a huge four game homestand against the two teams that are chasing them for the fifth and final playoff spot in the Central. They skate at 10:30 AM CDT.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Gabriel Vilardi hat trick helps Jets punch playoff ticket, eliminate Flames. When he is healthy it is clear how big an impact number 13 can have on a hockey game. Scott recaps the contest from his view inside CLC.

Winnipeg Free Press: Vilardi’s first hat trick powers Jets past Flames 5-2. (Paywall). Quite the way to end the homestand as they punched their ticket to the post-season with the victory. Ken gives you his insight into the game.

NHL.com: Vilardi scores hat trick, Jets top Flames, clinch playoff berth. Darrin gives you a look from both dressing rooms in his game recap.

Global News: Vilardi pots hat trick, Jets clinch playoff spot with 5-2 win over Flames. Another recap of the game.

Calgary Sun: Zary scratched, Pospisil ejected as Flames eliminated with loss to Jets. A view of the game from a writer that covers the Jets opponent.

Jets video:

TSN: Jets lock up playoff berth while the Flames are officially eliminated. The Jets clinched a playoff position for the second straight season after their win over the Flames on Thursday night. Dan Robertson and Kevin Sawyer discuss the big night for Gabe Vilardi.