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The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, on Sunday evening at the Canada Life Centre. The Jets coughed up a 3-0 lead with 10 minutes to go in regulation. Just as it looked like another devastating loss was imminent, Mark Scheifele was the hero. The veteran star scored the game winning goal with 1.6 seconds left in the game on a five on three power play.
The Hawerchuk Chase
With his game winning goal and 2-point night (1G, 1A), Scheifele is now only 4 goals shy of tying the Jets franchise all-time high. He is also just two helpers away from the all-time high in assists and a mere six points back in total franchise points. All these records are held by franchise icon Dale Hawerchuk.
It is also worth mentioning that before Scheifele was drafted by the Jets 7th overall in 2011, his junior coach (Barrie Colts) was none other than Hawerchuk himself. Barring injury, all of these records should be eclipsed before the calendar turns to 2027.
Jets youth chips in
With his family in attendance, Brayden Yager scored his first career NHL goal last night. Very special moment for him. He had a dominant start with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this year.
Now that he’s getting a second line role, he should be a mainstay in the Jets line-up. Also, not to be outdone, Viggo Bjorck finished the game with two assists. After posting his long overdue first point in the win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night, Bjorck now has points in consecutive games.
For the Jets to ascend Central Division standings, iyoung players such as Bjorck and Yager must start helping out offensively.
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.
Helleybuyck to sit out?
It looks like the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck won’t go head-to-head after all on Tuesday. In the highly anticipated return of the long-time all world goaltender, Devils management announced on Sunday hat Hellebuyck will be held out of the game. There will be more to the story in the coming days.
However, given that the game will most likely be a sold out crowd expecting to see their former
goaltender, it’s not a great look for the Devils organization to sit Hellebuyck. His workload hasn’t been THAT extensive.
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