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

Note: The Jets were off on Wednesday after returning to the city following the Miracle in Montreal but they are back in business today when they face the Canucks this evening.  Morning skate for Winnipeg gets 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 II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Vancouver, 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 III: We also learned yesterday that Jets prospect Brad Lambert cleared waivers after being placed on them for the first time in his career and was assigned to the Moose. While it’s been a difficult start to the season for the 2022 first-rounder, he’ll now have an opportunity to rediscover his offensive touch and rebuild his confidence with a Manitoba team that leads the AHL in goals scored.

Note IV: Speaking of Manitoba’s AHL club, the Moose were back on the ice for practice yesterday as they continue preparations for tomorrow’s game against the Marlies in Winnipeg. They also welcomed Jets defence prospect Garrett Brown, who was loaned to the Moose as he works toward making his season debut after suffering an injury at the prospect tournament in September. Brown remains in a yellow non-contact jersey but continues to make progress in his recovery. The team is scheduled to practice today at 10:30 AM CDT.

Note V: Former Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck addressed Winnipeg fans yesterday, releasing a letter on Instagram nearly two weeks after his trade to New Jersey. He acknowledged the frustration surrounding his departure, referenced private family circumstances and thanked fans for their support. Reaction has been mixed, with many underwhelmed by his message. With the Devils visiting Winnipeg next week, it remains to be seen whether he’ll offer anything further although our expectation is this will likely be the end of it.

Note VI: The torrid start to the season continued last night for Oakbank, Manitoba’s Owen Martin (2025 3rd) who had two goals and an assist for Spokane including the OT winner. That gives the Jets prospect 11 goals in 10 games for the Chiefs which is quite the jump from the 26 goals in 65 games he had last season.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets hoping for confidence boost from historic win: ‘We’re not looking back’. Jeff looks at whether the Jets’ remarkable comeback in Montreal can be the turning point they desperately need after losing nine straight games. While the win should give the team a much-needed confidence boost, there are still plenty of questions about their special teams and whether they can get themselves back into the playoff picture.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets historic win in Montreal showed timely — and necessary — resolve. Ken asks the key question as to whether this group can you the accomplishment from two days back as a springboard back the other way. Because the worst think they could do is lay an egg tonight. Or just get by the Canucks and then not show up Sunday against the Bolts. If they truly want to change the narrative they have to start tonight.

Winnipeg Free Press: Step aside Manitoba Miracle, the Magic in Montreal was just as historic. (Paywall). When you can say that you’ve accomplished something that’s never been done in the history of the NHL it is pretty, pretty, pretty incredible. Despite that I am not sure I’d be putting it in the same conversation as a save the playoff Game 7. Mike breaks it all down. 

Jets video:

Global News: John Shannon on the Winnipeg Jets’ Miracle in Montreal, lack of organizational change and Viggo Björck’s future. Will the Winnipeg Jets’ miraculous win in Montreal provide a spark moving forward? Hockey analyst John Shannon discusses the incredible comeback victory, not making any changes during the losing streak and explains why he believes it’s time for Viggo Björck to spend some time with the Manitoba Moose.

TSN: A deeper dive into Winnipeg’s historic comeback. The Jets pulled off the unthinkable Tuesday night in Montreal, rallying back from down 4-0 with under three minutes left in regulation before completing the miraculous comeback win in overtime. SportsCentre takes a deeper dive into Winnipeg’s historic comeback victory, which ended a nine-game losing streak.

TSN: Bain describes the atmosphere at the Bell Centre during the Jets’ historic comeback. Danielle Bain, who was in attendance for the Jets’ historic comeback, joins SportsCentre to describe what it was like at the Bell Centre Tuesday night.

Jets audio:

TSN 1050: Corrado on the Jets making history, chaos across the NHL and what made the Canadiens’ collapse so shocking. TSN Hockey Analyst and Former NHLer, Frankie Corrado joins Game Play to chat about the Jets making history, chaos across the NHL and what made the Canadiens’ collapse so shocking.