Note: After winning Game 5 on Thursday night the Jets held a media availability at the airport on Friday where we heard from Mark Scheifele (watch here) and head coach Scott Arniel (watch here). Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 11:30 AM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Dallas, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of Game 6 starting around 9:40 PM CDT.
Note III: We kick off two hours of Jets talk on this morning’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show brought to you by PlayNow with reflections on the Game 5 victory by the Jets and looking ahead to Game 6 against the Stars later this evening. Come be part of the discussion.
Note IV: There was another Game 5 on Thursday night that unfortunately fell through the cracks by moi with the focus on all things Jets. It involved two Jets prospects in Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his Knights who defeated Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and his Generals 4 games to 1. It means back-to-back championships for Julien with London who will now head to the Memorial Cup. Both players also had very good playoffs from a production standpoint, especially Barlow who finished third in the OHL playoff points race.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: No room for momentum on Jets’ flight to Dallas for Game 6. Each one of these games has had their own identity.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets head for Dallas determined to cover new ground. Perhaps they can draw some inspiration from what Toronto did last night in Florida.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets look to deliver rock-solid effort against Dallas Stars under difficult circumstances. (Paywall).
Sportsnet: Promise of golden generation looming over Jets in push for Conference Final. Just forcing this to a Game 7 would be a monumental feat by the Jets who have dug themselves a hole. But if they can do it, boy is it gonna be insane in Manitoba on Monday.
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NHL.com: Hellebuyck must overcome road woes to help Jets extend series against Stars. He seems back to his usual self but we won’t really know if that’s the case until the final buzzer sounds later this evening.
Global News: Stars look to knock out Jets in Game 6, not let Hellebuyck have another shot at home. This game is going to be absolutely fascinating.
Global News: Ugly game counts the same as a pretty one for resilient Jets. The Jets won’t care if it’s beautiful or hideous, all they want to do is add another puck to their Stanley Cup plaque showing they are still in the running for it.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets survive Game 5 like past versions couldn’t, but can they do it again? (Paywall). I will let you know sometime tonight.
The Athletic: Will the real Connor Hellebuyck please stand up? Jets goalie’s legacy on the line in Game 6. (Paywall). Almost like a certain someone believes he will be a U.S. backup if he is unable to outduel Jake Oettinger this evening.
Jets video:
TSN: Did Connor Hellebuyck shutout plant seed of doubt in Stars? Connor Hellebuyck’s 22-save performance in Game 5 helped the Jets stave off elimination but did it also send a message to the Stars and plant the seed that Winnipeg is capable of coming all the way back in this series? OverDrive host Bryan Hayes joined That’s Hockey to share his thoughts on this and how the Jets will have to finally solve their road woes to force a Game 7.
TSN: Will Scheifele/Benn animosity carry over to Game 6? TSN Winnipeg Bureau Reporter John Lu joined SC with Jay Onrait to discuss the Jets’ incredible Game 5 performance that kept their season alive, and whether he thinks the animosity from the third period between Mark Scheifele and Jamie Benn will carry over into Game 6.
TSN: Was Game 5 the best the Winnipeg Jets have looked all playoffs? Connor Hellebuyck continued his strong play at home on Thursday night as the Jets kept their season alive with a win in Game 5. Was Game 5 the best the Jets have looked all series? How can Hellebuyck take what’s worked with him in Winnipeg back to Dallas? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joined SC with Jay Onrait to discuss.
Sportsnet: Jets’ Hellebuyck answers the call in pressure-filled Game 5. Kelly Hrudey joins Sportsnet Central to break down the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5, discussing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s impressive shutout performance, the team’s power play, and more.
Jets audio:
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts podcast. In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by looking back at the Winnipeg Jets’ dominant Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars.
