Note: While there were a few notable events in the game last night between the Jets and Kraken, including a fake out punch directed by Mason Marchment towards Logan Stanley and then a dangle by number 64, the end result was the visitors leaving Winnipeg with a 3-0 win which ended the win streak for Winnipeg.
Note II: The Jets don’t have any time to lament the loss as they face a Flames team that has lost seven straight games (0-6-1). There will be an optional morning skate for Winnipeg which underway at 10:30 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 III: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Calgary, 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 9:40 PM CDT.
Note IV: The Moose are also in action this evening as they take on the Griffins to kick off their resumed road trip. Puck drop is at 6 PM CDT.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets five-game win streak ends in a 3-0 loss to the Kraken. Gordon shares his thoughts from last night’s game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Stingy Kraken stymie Jets 3-0. (Paywall). Mike with his game recap.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets’ penalty kill one step ahead. (Paywall). To be doing what they are doing without Lowry and Samberg is beyond impressive.
Winnipeg Free Press: Fleurys savour every moment together on ice, as teammates and as foes. (Paywall). Pretty cool for two brothers from a town of 1200 to make the NHL and get to play both together and against each other.
The Seattle Times: Daccord outduels Hellebuyck, Kraken win with shutout over Winnipeg. I’d say Daccord outdueled the Jets forward/D in the victory. Check out a view from a writer that covers the opponent of the Jets.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Projecting Winnipeg’s ‘optimal’ lineup when Lowry, Samberg, Perfetti return. (Paywall). The captain is around the corner and the other two aren’t that far behind. With their impending returns Murat looks at what it means for the Jets so they can get to their optimal lineup.
Jets video:
TSN: Are the Jets an elite defensive team? After being shutout by the Kraken, what should we think about Winnipeg’s offensive attack? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts on that, and whether we should consider the Jets an elite defensive team.
