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Winnipeg Jets Playoff Practice Report

Jets held an optional after their game 2 win.

The Jets held an optional today following their game 2 win over the Blues to give themselves a 2-0 series lead. They have a few days in Winnipeg before they jet to St. Louis in preparation for Thursday night’s game 3.

Skate news:

As per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press it was a lightly attended skate which included: Eric Comrie, Chris Driedger, Colin Miller, Haydn Fleury, Ville Heinola, Rasmus Kupari and Dominic Toninato.

Coach media availability:

Topics:
1) Limited shots vs Blues in 3rd periods.
2) Replacement ref/linesman & faceoffs (1:08)
3) Timely saves made by Connor Hellebuyck (2:06)
4) Adam Lowry getting the tough match-ups (3:30)
5) Adjustments to the PK (5:04)
6) Dylan Samberg’s ability to kill plays (5:56)
7) Almost wish game 3 was tomorrow? (7:24)
8) Did they come through unscathed? (8:08)
9) Hopeful Vilardi could play game 3? (8:13)

Gabriel Vilardi latest:

Scott Arniel was asked if Gabriel Vilardi could be a player for game 3. He indicated:

“Maybe. We’ll see that colour that jersey is tomorrow. Full practice tomorrow. You coming?”

Up next:

Start your day with all the latest Jets and Moose news in the AM Papers on illegalcurve.com which are available starting at 7 AM CDT, check back for the Practice Report as the Jets hit the ice at 11 AM CDT before they take off for St. Louis.