Note: The Jets stayed off the ice on Monday as it was an off day although we did hear from Adam Lowry, Neal Pionk and head coach Rick Bowness. We do anticipate some lineup changes so be sure to keep it locked here with morning skate for the Jets getting 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 Avenue). 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 began their end of season media availabilities on Monday where we heard from a trio (Colby Barlow, Chaz Lucius & Danny Zhilkin) of Jets prospects in addition to a number of other players. We will be posting all of the interviews on our YouTube channel so be sure you’re following along. There will be another round of interviews this afternoon so stay tuned for those.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: All eyes on Jets’ heart. While there still isn’t a way to measure heart as a fancy stat this evening we will see how much of it players for Winnipeg bring to the ice surface when puck drops.
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Winnipeg Sun: A look back at Jets’ history in elimination playoff games. This one is unpleasant for Jets fans who may want to forget any year that wasn’t 2017-18.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Snapshots. This article covers: 1) ‘He’s a tough kid:’ Namestnikov not ruled out despite fractured cheekbone. 2) Perfetti time? 3) Lowry laments Makar goal.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ injuries, poor play spark impending lineup changes. (Paywall). The seemingly forgone conclusion is that Cole Perfetti and Colin Miller will be getting into the lineup but the only question appears to be who is coming out?
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ fate is in their own hands. (Paywall). Tonight is going to say a lot about this hockey team and while you absolutely have to credit the Avs for playing at an incredibly high tempo the Jets have to know that losing four in a row isn’t gonna be good for business.
Sportsnet: Connor Hellebuyck must be in Vezina form to save Jets’ season. Given he was officially named a Vezina Finalist for the fourth time in his career on Monday it seems appropriate that he will likely need to put forth a masterpiece in order for his club to stave off elimination.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts Podcast. Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman looked at the series which is currently 3-1 in favour of the Avs over the Jets. They looked at the results to date, the way the Avs have been able to gain the zone effortlessly, the post-game 4 comments, getting Cole Perfetti into the lineup and more.
TSN: Assessing the state of the Jets following game 4 loss and ahead of game 5. With the Jets just one game away from being eliminated from the NHL playoffs, John Lu joins Gino Reda on That’s Hockey to discuss what’s being going on with Connor Hellebuyck, as well as the the team’s lack of performance.
TSN: Do the Avs have Hellebuyck rattled? Vezina Trophy favourite Connor Hellebuyck has allowed at least four goals in every game and 19 in total in the Jets’ series with the Avalanche. Does Colorado have Hellebuyck rattled? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins That’s Hockey host Gino Reda to discuss.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Setting. On the latest episode of Jets Setting, Postmedias Rob Wong chats with Winnipeg Sun Sports Editor Ted Wyman about the Jets Game 4 loss and what’s gone wrong with the offence. They also discuss the potential for Cole Perfetti to make his playoff debut and if Connor Hellebuyck or Laurent Brossoit should start in goal for Game 5.
