News Category: Winnipeg Jets

Oilers, Jets square off in search of late-season kick

Following extended runs of success, both the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers have hit a snag. The Jets are out to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat Tuesday night against the Oilers, who have dropped two straight. From Feb. 10-March 19, Winnipeg (44-22-5) went 14-5-0. The Jets won three straight, including the first two stops last week – at Columbus and the New York Rangers — on a five-game road trip. But things took a turn

Jets aim to shake struggles in visit to streaking Capitals

The Winnipeg Jets know they haven’t been good enough in their past two games. It’s resulted in losses in both outings, the first time they’ve dropped consecutive games since a five-game skid from Jan. 22-Feb. 8. The Jets (44-21-5, 93 points) lost 6-3 to the New York Islanders on Saturday, a contest in which they trailed 3-1 and were outshot 15-3 in the first period. In a tight race for first place in the Central

Inconsistent Islanders aiming to halt slide vs. Jets

A six-game winning streak seemingly vaulted the New York Islanders into a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Now, a six-game skid (0-5-1) is undoing all of their progress. Inconsistent all season, the Islanders (29-25-15, 73 points) attempt to avoid a seventh straight loss on Saturday afternoon when they host the Winnipeg Jets in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders moved into the second wild-card spot when they rolled to a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks

Jets go for fourth straight win as Devils seek consistency

The Winnipeg Jets remain grounded amid their quest for a prime playoff spot. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils are just hoping for a strong finish to a frustrating season. The Jets eye a fourth consecutive win while trying to keep the Devils from posting back-to-back victories for the first time in over a month when the teams meet on Thursday night at Newark, N.J. Not only is Winnipeg (44-19-5, 93 points) in the mix for

Rangers, Jets clash in matchup of East, West powers

Two teams bound for the Stanley Cup playoffs clash on Tuesday night when the New York Rangers welcome the Winnipeg Jets. You’d have to go back to Oct. 30 for the first of the teams’ two meetings this season, when Mika Zibanejad’s overtime goal gave the Rangers a 3-2 road victory. The Rangers (45-19-4, 94 points), sitting in the top spot of the Metropolitan Division and second overall in the Eastern Conference entering Monday, are

Jets bid to pick up steam in encounter with Blue Jackets

The Winnipeg Jets are seeking consistency as they kick off a five-game road trip with a visit to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The Jets have alternated wins and losses over their past six games, going 3-3-0 in that stretch. They’ve scored a total of five goals in those three losses while allowing 13. In the wins, they’ve outscored their opponents 12-0. Most recently, they’re coming off a 6-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks

Predators’ 12-game point streak at stake vs. division rival Jets

The white-hot Nashville Predators carry a 12-game point streak into Wednesday’s Central Division matchup with the host Winnipeg Jets. The Predators collected 10 wins over that stretch while scoring an astonishing 49 goals. Nashville’s six-game road winning streak ended 4-3 Sunday at Minnesota after an epic overtime that saw the Wild’s Matt Boldy score with Minnesota’s net empty. According to NHL rules, if a team pulls their goalie after regulation and loses, they automatically forfeit

Capitals hit the road hoping to make playoff push, starting at Jets

The Washington Capitals begin a five-game Western road trip Monday against the Winnipeg Jets as they strive to keep their playoff hopes alive. Washington, 7-2-1 in its past 10 games, is within striking distance of both third place in the Metropolitan Division and the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Their chances could hinge on their performance in five games over eight days at Winnipeg, Edmonton, Seattle, Vancouver and Calgary. “We know we are

Canucks head home from perfect trip to meet Jets

It’s a clash of Western Conference powers when the Vancouver Canucks play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The Pacific Division- and conference-leading Canucks return home from a perfect three-game road trip, capped by a 3-1 win over the defending Stanley Cup-champion Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, gunning to kick off a nine-game homestand in fine fashion. Vancouver hit the road for the three-game trek with only one victory in seven games prior (1-5-1).

Andre Burakovsky steps up for Kraken ahead of rematch with Jets

Andre Burakovsky almost had to do a double-take. Burakovsky slipped a wrist shot from the top of the right faceoff circle past Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck with 2:39 remaining in regulation Tuesday night, breaking a tie and giving the visiting Seattle Kraken a 4-3 victory. The Jets and Kraken meet again Friday night in Seattle. “I almost forgot what it feels like, so it’s really nice,” the oft-injured Burakovsky said after netting just his second