Jets Welcome Wheeler & The Rangers To Winnipeg (Game 9)

It’s game day! 

The Winnipeg Jets take flight tonight to face the New York Rangers at the Canada Life Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the Jets’ ninth game of the season.

See how your Winnipeg Jets shape up tonight against the New York Rangers.

Details for Tonight’s Game

TV: Sportsnet
Radio: 680 CJOB
Game 9: Winnipeg Jets (4-3-1, 3rd in the Central Division) vs New York Rangers (6-2-0, 1st in the Metropolitan Division)
Date: Monday, October 30th
Time: 6:30 pm CST

Previous Game Recap & Statistics

The Winnipeg Jets faced the Montreal Canadiens in their previous game, which they lost in a shootout 4-3. Adam Lowry scored the opening goal for Winnipeg on a penalty shot. Morgan Barron’s brother, Justin Barron would score for the Canadiens, keeping the game tied. Lowry scored his second of the game, followed by a goal by Nino Neiderreiter to put the Jets up 3-1 in the first 30 seconds of the second period. Montreal’s Sean Monahan would cut Winnipeg’s lead in half with a powerplay goal at the halfway point of the second period. Early in the third period, former Winnipeg Jet Joel Armia would score to tie the game at 3-3.

Nearly 19 minutes would pass in the third period, and an extra five minutes in overtime wouldn’t decide a winner. The game headed to a shootout, and Nick Suzuki’s goal on the first attempt was the final marker that sealed Montreal’s victory.

Preview of Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers

Winnipeg Jets Notes & Projected Lineup

Kyle Connor – Mark Scheifele – Alex Iafallo
Cole Perfetti – Vladislav Namestnikov – Nikolaj Ehlers
Nino Niederreiter – Adam Lowry – Mason Appleton
Morgan Barron – Rasmus Kupari – David Gustafsson
Josh Morrissey – Dylan DeMelo
Brendan Dillon – Neal Pionk
Dylan Samberg – Nate Schmidt
Connor Hellebuyck & Laurent Brossoit

Key Things To Look For In Tonight’s Game

One of the biggest storylines ahead of tonight’s contest is the return of the Jets former captain, Blake Wheeler. In the offseason, he was bought out after a trade was unable to be made, and then he signed with the New York Rangers. This will be an emotional night for the fans, Wheelers’ old team and teammates, and for Wheelers’ family.

As for the Winnipeg Jets, both Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti are gaining momentum as they start to figure out that they have incredible chemistry together. Adam Lowry also is finding his stride by being strong defensively and showing that the choice to crown him as captain was a great choice. Generally speaking, the Winnipeg Jets have a strong leader for their team and they need to continue winning games.

Which Winnipeg Jet Is Close To Career Milestones

  • Nikolaj Ehlers is two points away from 400 career points. He could achieve this tonight versus New York if he records a two-point game.
  • Vladislav Namestnikov is two assists away from 150 career assists. He could achieve this tonight versus New York if he records a two-assist game.
  • Brendan Dillon is three assists away from 150 career assists. He could achieve this tonight versus New York if he records a three-assist game.
  • Josh Morrissey is four points away from 250 career points. He could achieve this tonight versus New York if he records a four-point game.
  • Declan Chisholm can record his first career NHL point if he scores a goal or records an assist in tonight’s game versus New York.

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Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

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