Note: The Jets will take on the Blues this evening in game 1 of round 1. Check out these keys to the series ahead of the game. No morning skate for Winnipeg but based on how things looked yesterday at practice don’t expect any changes. Check back for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Head coach Scott Arniel is set to speak at 2:30 PM CDT. Puck drop is at 5 PM CDT.
Note II: We are gonna have all day coverage for you on here but also on our YouTube channel. Starting off with two hours of hockey talk as we get the Playoff Preview show underway on the Illegal Curve Show at 9 AM CDT. Four hours after that show concludes we are back on the air live at Cityplace for the Illegal Curve Pre-Game Show as we get you prepared for game 1. Come say hello as we’ll be on the 2nd floor beside the food court.
Note III: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and St. Louis, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 7:40 PM CDT.
Note IV: The Moose were in action last night which saw them fall behind after 20, try to fight their way back but ultimately fall short with the Stars taking it 5-3. They will finish their 2024-25 season this evening in Texas in a re-match with the Stars as they look to end the season with a victory. They will fly home tomorrow and then end of season media will be on Monday.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Next-man-up mentality to be tested vs. Blues. It’s something this team has shown an ability to handle all season long and it will be tested to start this post-season as they begin it without Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘This team shows up’: Connor promises different playoff vibe from Jets. There is definitely a hunger in this team that seems different.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘Makes you stronger’: Jets looking to soothe scar tissue of early playoff exits. Nobody likes losing. But we shall see if the players were able to harness the losses from the last few playoffs in order to make them better prepared for this one.
Winnipeg Sun: Paint brush or shovel, grinders such as Jets’ Morgan Barron can turn a game. There is always room for new heroes.
Winnipeg Sun: Which of these four potential Jets outcomes would constitute playoff success? This really may end up being the most fascinating season of NHL hockey we’ve seen for a long time in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Sun: Fast feet, fine hands: Ehlers, Vilardi, AWOL from Jets playoff lineup. Two big pieces no doubt about it but this team has continued to win without them.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘Stay out of the way’: Jets boss Scott Arniel makes his playoff debut. Given all the hockey he’s participated in his career kinda surprising to think that tonight will be his first ever as a head coach behind an NHL bench in a playoff game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Let the playoffs begin. (Paywall). Ken hits you with a comprehensive series preview.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Since Jets’ return in 2011, home rink’s playing surface consistently ranks in NHL’s top 5. (Paywall). Guess the Player Poll was good for something.
Winnipeg Free Press: The Winnipeg Whiteout meets The Hockey Guys. (Paywall). Amazing how many content creators there are doing some pretty amazing things.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets player poll: On the eve of the playoffs, player defend the food scene. (Paywall). Murat with the lighter side of sports.
Globe and Mail: The Winnipeg Jets had the NHL’s best record. Can they turn that into a Stanley Cup? The national spotlight is gonna be bright.
CBC: As Jets’ playoff run starts, here’s what you need to know about Winnipeg’s whiteout parties. There will be a part inside CLC and probably even more celebrating going on outside the building.
Jets video:
TSN: Why Mark Scheifele is the key to Winnipeg Jets playoff success. Craig Button joined That’s Hockey to explain why he thinks Mark Scheifele is the key to the Jets making a deep playoff run, and how important it is for Winnipeg to get off to a quick start in their series against the Blues.
