Note: The Jets held an optional practice on Monday as they made some tweaks ahead of their second game of round 1 which is this evening in Winnipeg. We learned yesterday that Morgan Barron is still not skating and Rick Bowness also indicated he was “probably still another week away”. Morning skate for the Jets gets underway at 11 AM CDT. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 8:30 PM CDT.
Note II: Join us before the game on the Illegal Curve Pre-Game Show which gets underway at 6:30 PM CDT and which you can watch live at CityPlace (333 St. Mary’s). As well we want you to be part of the discussion after the final buzzer on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
Note III: The Moose play-in best of three series with the Stars which gets underway tonight at 7 PM CDT with game 1. It won’t be easy but we’ll try to have both games covered.
Jets news:
The Athletic Winnipeg: How Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey has grown into a playoff veteran — and proud foodie. (Paywall). This is the type of ownership of the city that I’m sure most fans love to see. Another great read from Murat.
Winnipeg Sun: Wins, not stats, will define Jets’ Hellebuyck. If his individual numbers look un-Hellebuyckian by the end of the playoffs and his club has 16 wins do you really think he will be too concerned about it?
Winnipeg Sun: Avalanche coach Bednar got goosebumps from atmosphere in Jets’ arena. The atmosphere in the building for game 1 was special. We sometimes forget that not many folks have experienced the Whiteout live.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ Morrissey not ready to compare himself to Colorado’s Makar, but he’s trying to get there. Sounds off given the Jets Dman was drafted in 2013 and the Avs defender in 2017. While both of the products of Calgary are dynamic, Makar has put up some ridiculous seasons from a points perspective.
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Winnipeg Sun: Avalanche bringing more aggressive game and Jets need to respond. You can expect both hockey clubs to make adjustments ahead of game 2.
Winnipeg Free Press: Whiteout gets rave reviews from near and far. (Paywall). The fans deserve all the credit as they were sensational on Sunday.
Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck all about winning. (Paywall). Can’t say I’m surprised.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets working to ensure no repeat of ‘23 meltdown. (Paywall). They’ve been there before taking game 1 and learned there is no point reading your own press clippings. It’s probably best the game ended 7-6 because that should keep them sharp for the re-match.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets try to make sense of frantic, ‘roller-coaster’ Game 1 win. (Paywall). It was interesting to hear how the crowd impacted the players.
Denver Gazette: Avalanche vs. Jets: 3 keys to Colorado victory in Game 2. Insight into the Jets opponent.
Sportsnet: Lowry poised to help Jets assert their style in Game 2 vs. Avalanche. It may seem unfair but that is the reality when you’re tasked with trying to contain a line with one of the most dynamic players in the NHL.
Sportsnet: Pat McAfee blown away by ‘White Out,’ but doesn’t know where Winnipeg is. Thought it was a pretty funny clip as he gushed about the energy brought by the fanbase in Manitoba.
Jets video:
TSN: 1 on 1 with Jets captain Adam Lowry reflecting on game 1 and looking ahead to game 2. Following the Winnipeg Jets thrilling 7-6 win over the Colorado Avalanche, Jets captain Adam Lowry joins Hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss the mindset going into Game 1, and how they are hoping to carry things over into Game 2.
Sportsnet: How the Jets came out on top in a track meet against the Avalanche. Sean Reynolds and Eric Engels discuss the Winnipeg Jets Game 1 matchup against the Colorado Avalanche and how the Jets found success in a fast-paced game with Sean Monahan’s line being the standout line for Rick Bowness by sticking to his game plan.
