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The Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets arguably won their biggest game of the season on Tuesday night in front of an emotionally charged sold-out crowd at the Canada Life Centre. The Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in what was a playoff atmosphere from start to finish. After losing nine consecutive games, the Jets have now won four in a row.
Hellebuyck was a no-show
The New Jersey Devils announced a few nights ago that Connor Hellebuyck would not start in goal for the Devils in this much anticipated game against the team he played 11 seasons for. He did take questions from the Jets media earlier in the day and was very inconclusive in his answers. He also took part in pregame warm-ups and as expected, he was met with a hostile reception from the fan base that had been nothing but loyal to him for the past decade.
It was probably the biggest crowd present for pre-game warm-ups in the history of the Canada Life Centre. Although the Jets fans won’t get to see Hellebuyck again until next season, the Jets will get another chance to play against him when they visit New Jersey on November 28.
New Jets faces deliver
Although the Jets technically didn’t get the win against Hellebuyck, they may have gotten the next best thing in the players they got in return for him delivering. Dawson Mercer got two of the four Jets’ goals on the night which included the game winner.
Also, goaltender Nico Daws was sound in the Jets net and got the win for his new team. Both players have the potential to be long-term fan favourites in the city that loves it’s hockey team.
Top Jets defenceman Morrissey nears return
After losing nine consecutive games, the Jets have won three games in a row. Meanwhile, they are about to get another boost.
All-star defenceman Josh Morrissey’s return is imminent. Morrissey shed the non-contact jersey over the weekend and he may return to the line-up as soon as Tuesday night vs the New Jersey Devils. It cannot be understated how vital Morrissey’s presence is in the teams line-up. He is by far their best defenceman. He typically plays the most minutes on the team and plays in all situations.
Jets fire out to stellar first period
The Jets went into the first intermission up 2-0. The game was 2-2 heading into the second intermission after the Devils got two quick goals to begin the second period. The third period was probably the best period this Jets team has played all season. They pretty much hemmed a
very good Devils team in their own end for the majority of the period.
Up next for the Jets
After sweeping their 3-game homestand, the Jets will now go on a mini two-game Central Division road trip . The Jets are in Dallas on Thursday night.
It’s been awhile since the Jets have defeated the Stars. If they want to move into playoff position, the team has to start getting regulation wins against the central division teams above them in the standings.
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