Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 5, 2026

Note: The Jets were looking to end the pre-Olympic break on a high note and given how they played through 15 minutes of the 1st period last night against the Canadiens it appeared they were gonna make that happen. But hockey is a 60 minute (or longer) game and Montreal (with a whole load of fans inside CLC) took over the game en route to a 5-1 victory. Winnipeg are now on Olympic break.

Note II: The Moose left for Texas on Wednesday as they get ready for a big Central Division showdown with the Stars which starts on Friday. We expect a boost to their roster, which has won five of their last six, with the return of Elias Salomonsson and Isaak Phillips based on what Scott Arniel had to say yesterday. Today, they are scheduled to practice.

Note III: Over in the OHL, Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) followed up his five point (2G 3A) night last game with a 3G performance for Flint. Across the country in the WHL, it was a hat trick of assists for Jets prospect Owen Martin (2025 3rd) who had three primary assists for Spokane.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Flaps down as Jets lose 5-2 to the Canadiens. Gordon shares his thoughts on the loss suffered by Winnipeg.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Winnipeg Sun: Olympics the ultimate for Connor, Jets teammates. Paul caught up with Kyle Connor to preview the big tournament. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets get humbled by Habs. (Paywall). Wieber provides his thoughts on last night’s game.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ Morrissey fired up to be on Olympic roster. (Paywall). While 44 was focused on the game last night it’s clear he is very, very excited for this opportunity. 

Global News: Jets finish pre-Olympic schedule with 5-1 loss to Montreal. Russ and Christian combined for this game recap.

Global News: Canadiens head into Olympic break with 5-1 win over Winnipeg. Another view of the game but from someone who covers the Habs.

NHL.com: Gallagher, Anderson each has 3 points, Canadiens defeat Jets. Darrin gives you insight from both ends of the arena.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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