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Connor Hellebuyck Named a Hart Trophy Finalist

Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck has been named a finalist for the Hart Trophy for the first time in his NHL career. The two-time winner and six-time finalist for the Vezina Trophy is a strong candidate to take a third Vezina and his first Hart Trophy for his stellar play this season. Hellebuyck’s 47 wins, […]

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 1, Game 6

I remember this quote from TSN’s Craig Button about Edmonton Oilers Mattias Janmark during a home game against the Montreal Canadiens in March. “You wanna know what a 2 goal scorer looks like?” My friends, that is what a 2 goal scorer looks like. Never forget how much of an impact your bottom six can make in Playoff […]

NHL Playoff Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 5/1/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche with Line Combinations 5/1/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild with Line Combinations 5/1/2025

NHL Playoff Game Recap: Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Game Five (04/30/2025)

Secondary scoring was the game changer for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3 at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series edge. Four Jets players recorded multi-point games when the Jets needed their players to step up, as Mark Scheifele was injured in the first period […]

Taylor Hall celebrating a goal with the Carolina Hurricanes

Taylor Hall Signs Extension with the Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Former first-overall pick and sudden star in Carolina, Taylor Hall, has signed a three-year, 9.5 million extension with the Hurricanes.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Gameday Thoughts: Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Game Five

St. Louis and Winnipeg are gearing up for their third clash at Canada Life Centre. Inside The Rink’s own Conrad Jack gears you up for game five with his gameday thoughts. St. Louis Is Coming to Battle It is no secret that the St. Louis Blues will be ready to battle for game five. All […]

NHL Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations (04/30/2025)

St Louis Blues (2-2-0) at Winnipeg Jets (2-2-0)Venue: Canada Life CentreDate: Tonight – Wednesday, April 30thTime: 8:30 pm CST TV: CBC, Sportsnet, TVASRadio: 680 CJOB (Winnipeg) & 101 ESPN (St. Louis) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:St. Louis Blues +1.5 ML +150Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML -180O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster St. Louis Blues News & Notes: […]

Winnipeg Jets Keys to Success for Game Five (04/29/2025)

Game five is crucial, simply put. If the Winnipeg Jets cannot win game five, their backs are against the wall heading back to St. Louis for game six. With the series shifting back to Winnipeg for one game, it’s a do-or-die scenario for Winnipeg that dates back to 2019 when they last rebounded from a […]