Note: The Jets weren’t as dominate as they had been in their two previous games but they found a way to win defeating the Kraken 4-3 to win their seventh straight game. The victory also sealed Winnipeg as they second seed in the Central and gave them home-ice advantage over the Avalanche in round 1. They will hold a practice later today so stay tuned for the Practice Report.
Note II: The Moose left for Wisconsin on Tuesday ahead of their game tonight in Milwaukee where they will face the Admirals in the first of three games on the road to close out the regular season. If they win out the next three games they set themselves up to catch the Stars for 4th place in the Central. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets stars Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor clicking at right time. If ever there was a time for things to be working smoothly just heading into the post-season is that time.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets clinch second in Central, home-ice against Avs. Wasn’t as pretty a win as we had seen recently but two points is two points, especially when it gives you home-ice. Scott has more from inside CLC.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ 4-3 win over Kraken clinches home-ice in first round of playoffs. (Paywall). Mike gives you his birds eye view of last night’s game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Seattle spark plug remembers Jets fondly. (Paywall). Josh caught up with Brandon, thankfully before this hit by Brenden Dillon, or else his thoughts about his former club may not have been as positive.
Global News: No guarantees as Winnipeg Jets’ playoff run set to begin. It will be interesting to see the prognostications for this series.
Global News: Jets secure home ice in round 1 of playoffs with 4-3 win over Seattle. Russ and Christian combine for this post-game recap.
Seattle Times: Kraken put up fight, but fall to streaking Jets for 4th straight loss. Read about the game from a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
NHL.com: Connor scores twice, Jets edge Kraken to clinch 2nd in Central. Darrin gives you a look inside both dressing rooms with his recap.
Jets video:
TSN: Does home-ice advantage give Jets the edge over Avalanche in first round? With a win over the Kraken on Tuesday, the Jets locked up home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, where they will face the Avalanche. Which team has the edge in that matchup? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts.
Sportsnet: Do Jets have advantage over Avalanche in upcoming series? The Hockey Central panel discusses the upcoming first-round playoff series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche, illustrating the Jets’ dominance in the regular-season series before breaking down the seven-game set to come.
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