Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets looked like a team that had been off for a few days to start last night’s hockey game against the Preds but their goalie kept them in the game (a theme) and they woke up to the tune of three 1st period goals which powered them to victory. Of course the penalty kill which again saw 37 stand take especially during a late 5 on3 when he made five stops saw Winnipeg defeat Nashville by a final score of 5-2 and Connor Hellebuyck pick up his 300th victory. Pretty crazy when you consider the nine other goalies who have worn a Jets 2.0 jersey have combined for 247 wins. Of course it wasn’t without a cost as the team lost Josh Morrissey who left the game, came back and then left again. He was hurt when he collided with Mark Scheifele and then smoked the Jets post. No real update following the game. The team is holding an optional skate at 12 noon so stay tuned for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose were off on Monday and today they’ll hit the ice in Milwaukee for a practice as they look to build on their successful start to the road trip which saw them take three of four points against the top team in the league in the Wranglers. They’ll face off against the Admirals tomorrow night.

Note III: We learned on Tuesday that Colin Miller will be out a while after suffering a fractured larynx in the game against the Wings. He is expected to miss at least two weeks.

Note IV: Jets prospect Brayden Yager (2023 1st) with the secondary assist on the power play which turned out to be the GWG for his new team against his former team.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Nothing fishy about Hellebuyck’s dominance as he hits 300th win for Jets. Nice puny headline as Jacob wrote about the big victory by the Michigan product. 

Global News: Jets’ Hellebuyck reaches another milestone in stellar career. Paul has a very close view of what the top goalie in Winnipeg does on a daily basis.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets end slide, Connor Hellebuyck snags milestone, in win over Preds. Lots was happening in downtown Winnipeg last night as the local NHL club was finally able to end their slide and more importantly their Vezina goalie won his milestone game after three straight shots at it. Paul recaps the game. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck outstanding in reaching regular-season milestone. (Paywall). In baseball being Mr. 300 is quite the honour and in hockey that’s no different as number 37 reached some rarefied air. Wieber has more on the milestone and the game.

NHL.com: Hellebuyck gets 300th NHL win, Jets defeat Predators to end 3-game skid. Darrin gives you insight from both rooms in his recap.

Global News: Hellebuyck picks up 300th win as Winnipeg Jets survive Morrissey injury to beat Predators 5-2. Christian and Russ combined for this game recap.

Yahoo Sports: Emotional Hellebuyck shares 300-win milestone with fans, teammates. Check out Judy’s insight into the game. 

The Tennessean: Steven Stamkos leaves in 2nd period with apparent injury in Predators’ loss to Jets. The Preds didn’t just lose the game as they also lost multiple players. Check out this recap from a writer that covers the Jets opponent. 

Jets video:

TSN: Hellebuyck’s 300th win helps Jets end three-game skid. Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest NHL netminder to reach 300 wins. Dan Robertson and Kevin Sawyer breakdown Winnipeg’s win over Nashville that helped them end their three-game losing streak.

TSN: Hellebuyck on becoming third-fastest goalie to reach 300 career wins. Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest NHL netminder to reach 300 wins, he discusses the feat and thanks the Jets’ fans for supporting him every step of the way.