News Category: Winnipeg Jets

Hurricanes ride 4-game point streak into matchup with Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes head into a six-game road trip, beginning Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, riding a wave of momentum. Carolina is on a four-game (3-0-1) point streak, including a lopsided 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Hurricanes built a 5-0 lead through two periods, outshot the Sabres by a 35-22 margin, and went 2-for-2 on the power play and 5-for-5 on the penalty kill. Brady Skjei even tallied a short-handed goal

Jets try to snap losing skid against floundering Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets will try to avoid a fourth straight loss when they play host to their Central Division-rival Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The Jets have lost back-to-back games to open a four-game homestand and three straight overall dating back to Sunday. Winnipeg’s most recent loss was a 3-1 decision to the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. “Our biggest problem tonight was faceoffs; they killed us in the faceoff circle, so you’re chasing them all