Patrik Laine Ends Brief Drought By Scoring On Power Play
Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine ended a short dry spell on Friday, scoring a power-play goal in a 3-2 loss to Vegas. Laine, who didn't collect a single point in the previous two games, made it 1-1 in the second period after being set up by Blake Wheeler and Dustin Byfuglien. The 20-year-old Finn […]
Mark Scheifele Makes NHL History With Another Goal
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored both of the team's goal in a 4-2 loss to Vegas on Wednesday to post a new league record. He's now got the most road goals in a single postseason campaign with 11. The guy is an animal at the moment, as the goals have come in just seven […]
Connor Hellebuyck In Good Spot To Perform Wednesday Night
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck looks to be in a good position to bounce back from a Game 2 3-1 loss to Vegas in the Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference final, as he rarely loses back-to-back starts. As a matter of fact, it's yet to happen during this postseason campaign and the 24-year-old goalie failed […]
Nikolaj Ehlers Gets Another Assist In Game 2
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers, who has scored 53 regular season goals over the last two years, is still without a goal in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, but at least he's doing a good job in helping others. Ehlers recorded his fourth assist over the last five games on Monday, helping Kyle Connor score […]
Kyle Connor Scores Third Postseason Goal In Game 2 Loss
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor netted his third career postseason goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to Vegas. He put the team on the board on a power play with 7:17 played in the third period. Connor also shared the team lead with four shots on goal, logging just short of 18 minutes on the […]
Jets Come Out Strong In Game 1
The Winnipeg Jets came out hot against Vegas on Saturday night, with Dustin Byfuglien scoring early in the first period. Most of the scoring was done in the first, with goals from Patrik Laine and Joel Armia bringing the score to 3-0 only 10 minutes into the game. It looks like goalie Marc Andre-Fleury and […]
Connor Hellebuyck Puts Forth Valiant Effort In Game 2 Loss
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck posted 36 saves on 41 shots in the double-overtime loss against the Nashville Predators in Game 2. After stopping 47 shots to completely stonewall the Predators offense in Game 1, they finally figured out Hellebuyck. Getting traffic in front of the net and not letting Hellebuyck get eyes on the […]
Dustin Byfuglien Scores His First Goal In The Playoffs
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien scored his first goal of the 2018 playoffs in Game 3 against the Nashville Predators. Byfuglien opened the scoring for the Jets on a 4-on-4 play by slipping one through the five-hole of Pekka Rinne after receiving a slick pass from Mark Scheifele. Byfuglien has been arguably the best checker […]
Mark Scheifele Nets Three Points In Game 2
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele made quite an impression in Game 2, slipping two goals, including the game-tying goal, by Pekka Rinne as well as adding an assist in the opener. The first line in Winnipeg has come alive in this series against the Nashville Predators with eight points in two games after getting only […]
Connor Hellebuyck Dominates Predators with 47 Save Victory
To say that Connor Hellebuyck had a monstrous game one against the Nashville Predators Friday night would be an understatement. Hellebuyck followed up his back-to-back shutout performances against the Minnesota Wild with an inspired 47 save performance against the Nashville predators in Nashville as the Jets took game one of the Western Conference semifinal 4-1. […]
Connor Hellebuyck Wins First Career Playoff Series In Game 5
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck held off all 30 shots in Game 5 to shut out the Minnesota Wild and earn his first playoff series victory. Helleybuyck checks off another personal and franchise milestone with his victory Friday, backing the Jets to their first playoff series victory as well. Hellebuyck has been officially nominated for […]
Nikolaj Ehlers Not On The Ice For Warmups
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers was not on the ice during warmups for Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild. Ehlers got off to a good start in this series, grabbing two assists and sending six shots on net in four games. The Jets will be extra thankful to have Myers back in the lineup, as […]
Steve Mason Injured During Practice; Jets Recall Michael Hutchinson
Winnipeg Jets backup goaltender Steve Mason left practice due to an undisclosed injury and Michael Hutchinson has been recalled by the Jets. Mason's play during the regular season was weak, as he posted a .906 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against average over 13 games, but he did stop all seven shots he faced in relief […]
Tyler Myers Returns To The Lineup For Game 5
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers was spotted during warmups and confirmed that he will be back on the blue line for Game 5. Myers had left Game 3 with a lower-body injury after a collision along the boards with Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno. Myers was chugging along nicely with two goals and an assist […]
Josh Morrissey To Face Displiniary Hearing Wednesday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is set to have a disciplinary hearing over the phone with the NHL Player Safety for the high stick to the head of Eric Staal in Game 4. Morrissey insists he didn't mean to do that and even commented, "Complete accident. .... I'm not a dirty player." Morrissey had an […]
Connor Hellebuyck Shuts Out Wild In Game 4
Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck posted his first career postseason shutout to hold off the Minnesota Wild in a 2-0 victory. After Game 3 where he let in six goals in 29 shots while sporting a .727 save percentage, everyone waited with baited breath to see how Hellebuyck would respond, and he answered with a […]
Dustin Byfuglien Showing Consistency In The Playoffs
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien added an assist in Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, bringing him to three assists and 12 shots over three games. Byfuglien has been living up to expectations in Winnipeg, making thunderous hits, harassing the Wild forwards and exercising his offensive skill as a playmaker. The Jets […]
Tyler Myers Injured After Collision With Marcus Foligno
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers left Sunday night’s game with a lower-body injury. Game 3 did not go as the Jets drew it up in every sense of the word. On top of getting pummelled 6-2, losing Myers was the hardest blow the Jets faced Monday night. Myers had two goals and an assist in […]
Mark Scheifele Pointless In Games 2 and 3
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been held off the scoresheet for the second consecutive game in the matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Since scoring his first goal in Game 1, Scheifele has been almost invisible in stats, putting up zero shots in Game 3, going only 31 percent at the face-off dot and finishing […]
Tyler Myers Shines in Game 2 Winnipeg Victory
Although Tyler Myers already stands at a whopping height of six feet & eight inches, he decided to stand even taller against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. The third pairing defenseman had himself quite the night on the stat sheet as he finished with one goal, one assist, four penalty minutes, three hits, and […]
Connor Hellebuyck Cruises past Lackluster Wild for Game 2 Victory
Connor Hellebuyck had a relatively quiet night on Friday as the Jets overpowered the Minnesota wild to earn a well-deserved game two victory. It was quite a contrasting performance as Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk was attacked relentlessly throughout the game whereas Hellebuyck was left relatively unscathed. Hellebuyck had a shutout bid going until the last minute […]
Tyler Myers Nets A Goal and An Assist In Game 2
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers helped the Jets blow out the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in Game 2 by scoring the opening goal and adding an assist. The defenseman has been joining in on the fun for Games 1 and 2. Ben Chiarot has an assist and Joe Morrow scored the game-winner on Wednesday night. The […]
Nikolaj Ehlers Shows Speed And Skill In Game 1
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers got off to a good start in his first career playoff game, grabbing an assist and sending three shots on net. Ehlers' line of Patrik Laine and Paul Stastny continues to show chemistry into the postseason. Laine scored the game-tying goal and Stastny adding an assist of his own. Ehlers' […]
Connor Hellebuyck Backs Winnipeg Jets To First-Ever Playoff Victory
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Helleybuyck set a franchise record by recording the win against the Minnesota Wild while making 18 saves on 20 shots. Add one more to Helleybuyck's trophy shelf as he notches another milestone in his young career, already setting records for the best goalie to dress for the Jets and establishing a […]
Blake Wheeler Hopes To Build Off Career Year
Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler set some personal records this season, hitting 91 points, and his 68 assists led the league. Wheeler produced at over a point-per-game pace the entire season and his last 10 games were no different, as he netted five goals and 13 points. The 31-year-old American winger will continue his duties […]
Connor Hellebuyck Will Get His First Postseason Start
Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck is all set to start against the Minnesota Wild in the first playoff game of his career. Hellebuyck was on a hot streak in his last 10 games of the season, going 9-0 and posting a 2.44 goals-against average and .919 save percentage. He has already made franchise history as […]
Paul Stastny A Value Pick In Daily Formats
Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny ended the season with 16 goals and 53 points in 82 games but only played in Winnipeg for 19 games. During his short tenure with Winnipeg, Stastny's line of Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers developed some great chemistry, combining for 21 goals and 42 points. Stastny is a very valuable […]
Kyle Connor Is A Cheap Playoff Pickup
Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor finished the regular season strong with 31 goals and 57 points, good enough to earn him the NHL's top rookie goal scorer. In his last four games of the season, Connor had two goals, four assists and 13 shots on net. He will continue to play on the top line […]
Connor Hellebuyck To Start Final Two Games
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will take the crease for the final two regular season games on Thursday (versus Calgary) and Saturday (versus Chicago). The Jets could potentially take over the top spot in the Central division if they win both games and the Predators lose their final two contests. As a result, the Jets […]
Nikolaj Ehlers On Three-Game Point Streak
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers added a goal during the first period in the 5-4 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Ehlers has extended his point streak to three games after being pointless in the three games before but is seeing reduced deployment recently. The young Dane has already surpassed his goal total from last […]