Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Note: The Jets held an optional practice on Wednesday as they looked to reset in preparation for a monumental test when they face the Avalanche this evening. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 10:30 AM CT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 7 PM CT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Colorado, 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 CT.
Note III: Yesterday the Jets inked college free agent Lucas Wahlin to a one-year deal which will begin during the 2026-27 season. He has signed an ATO with the Moose for the remainder of this season.
Note IV: Speaking of the Moose, they were in action last night in Toronto where they outshot their opponent but gave up four goals on 19 shots and lost 4-1 to the Marlies. They will travel today to Belleville where they will face the Senators in a pair of games on Friday and Saturday.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets hope for boring hockey vs high-flying Avs. They are going to need to be on their game for these next two contests against the top team in the NHL.
Winnipeg Free Press: Morgan Barron welcomes mentor role to club’s young guns. (Paywall). Funny to hear him suggest he’s now the old guy on the line.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
The Athletic Winnipeg: Projecting the Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 opening night lineup: How do they bounce back? (Paywall). Murat is already looking ahead to next season.
Global News: Jets maintain poker face as playoff stakes increase. They will have to do this for their next 11 games.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Should Jets continue winning ways or lose to ensure better draft odds? Sean Reynolds joins Kyper and Bourne and discusses the dilemma facing the Winnipeg Jets, which is whether to keep climbing in the standings or lose to secure a better draft pick.
TSN: Are the Jets running out of time to reach the postseason? Are the Jets running out of time to reach the postseason? What stands out most from Mark Scheifele’s season? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins SportsCentre to give his thoughts.
Recap of the game.
A lightly attended skate today in Winnipeg after last night's big win over Vegas.
Jets add an undrafted free agent to the organization.
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Recap of the game.