Note: The Jets and Stars did battle in Game 1 of their second round series last night in Winnipeg which saw both teams play an uneventful opening period, the home team score first, the visitors (aka Mikko Rantanen) strike back with a natural hat trick and then the fifth and final goal off Mark Scheifele to make it a one goal game. While the home team pushed for the tie in the final frame they were unable to do so and they lost 3-2 which gives Dallas a 1-0 series edge. Today they are scheduled to hold a media availability at 1 PM CDT.
Note II: Pair of Jets prospects will do battle tonight in the OHL as Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and his Generals go up against Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his undefeated Knights in London. Puck drop is at 6 PM.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: ‘We weren’t at our best’: Jets disappointed with performance in Game 1 loss. It really did feel like a regular season game last night which speaks to the idea that these two clubs really gave all they could in their first round series.
Winnipeg Sun: From Game 7 high to Game 1 low: Jets burned by Stars in series opener. That sentiment applied to both teams from my perspective.
Winnipeg Free Press: Stars sniper’s second-period hat trick sinks Jets 3-2. (Paywall). Wieber gives you his assessment of the game from his spot high atop the ice surface.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Bettman praises Winnipeg’s hockey culture. (Paywall). A number of folks had a chance to ask the Commissioner question prior to puck drop.
Winnipeg Free Press: Schenn brothers make peace as Arniel faces off against Jets 1.0 teammate. (Paywall). It’s a shame we spoke with him yesterday as this was a really interesting conversation which would have garnered more attention on a non-game day.
The Athletic: Mikko Rantanen records another hat trick, Stars edge Jets in Game 1. (Paywall). Another combined takeaways piece.
Global News: Rantanen hat trick leads Dallas Stars past Winnipeg Jets in Game 1. A collaborative game recap.
CBC: Red-hot Mikko Rantanen records 2nd hat trick in a row, as Stars beat Jets in Game 1. Hard to believe he followed up a Game 7 hat trick with another in Game 1. That’s clutch.
CBC: Bettman speaks glowingly of Jets franchise, says Winnipeg fans won’t soon forget playoff heroics. It seems like in the recent past there was trepidation whenever the Commissioner would visit. This one felt different.
Jets video:
TSN: Can the Winnipeg Jets slow down Mikko Rantanen? Can the Jets slow down Mikko Rantanen? Should healthy Jets forwards give them confidence they can win the series? Will Connor Hellebuyck have to outplay Jake Oettinger to win the series? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined SC with Jay Onrait to discuss.
Illegal Curve: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman media availability prior to game 1. The NHL commissioner was making the rounds and popped into Winnipeg.
