Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Jan 26, 2026

Note: The Jets took Sunday off after a disheartening loss to the Wings on Saturday night. They will hit the ice today for a practice which should be interesting after head coach Scott Arniel’s comments after the game. With the team heading out on the road expect at least one, likely two recalls from the Moose. Stay tuned for the Practice Report.

Note II: The AHL club of Manitoba didn’t disappoint yesterday in their re-match with the AHL-leading Griffins. They opened the scoring, fell behind and then two Jets prospects tied it up and won the game with just 27 seconds left on the clock. Danny Zhilkin tied things up approaching midpoint of final frame with a sneaky backhand followed by Brad Lambert somehow getting this puck to the back of the net with time winding down. It meant Manitoba handed Grand Rapids their first regulation loss on the road with the 3-2 victory.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Cole Koepke’s goal snaps streak of futility. The joy in joyland concluded after this goal but they did at least break their streak of periods without a 5 on 5 goal.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday PodcastIf you didn’t join us live for Saturday’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show the podcast is now ready for download. Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.

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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