Jets were 10 seconds away from first place

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

If you could paint a picture of what it looks like to have your heart torn from your chest and be kicked in the private parts all at once, Ondrej Pavelec provided a decent portrait late Tuesday night. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender was unavailable to speak to the media following a 5-4 overtime...

Highlight reel: Flyers 5 / Jets 4 (OT)

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Big picture Yes, the overtime loss stings. But that single point earned puts the Jets at 65 points and right in the middle of the playoff hunt. Literally, right in the middle. Winnipeg's 65 points move them into tie with the Florida Panthers (who lead the Southeast Division) and into a tie with

Winnipeg Jets: 3 Reasons Team Can Still Make Something of Inaugural Season

Source: Bleacher Report

The former Atlanta Thrashers sit one position behind and are tied in points with the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs.

At 64 points on the season, the Winnipeg Jets have a chance at taking their inaugural season into a postseason berth.

They are currently one point behind the Southeast Division leader Florida Panthers, who, due to playoff format, are in the third position in the Eastern Conference.

The Jets have two teams standing in their way of playing further into April, and with 21 games remaining on the regular season, the Jets have a chance at reaching the playoffs.

Here are three reasons why the Jets can still make something of their inaugural season.

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Stu Hackel Week on Arctic Ice Hockey: Time of Possession/Attack Zone Time - "Stats the NHL Ought to Keep"

Source: Arctic Ice Hockey by Hawerchuk

Stu's first request: "Time of possession. When you watch an NFL game, you’ll often get a graphic that shows which team has had the ball the most. (I’ve seen this during English Premiere League soccer games, too.) Yes, puck-possession time is hard to track when play gets scrambled, and in one-on-one battles. Sometimes no one has the puck. That’s fine. Just exclude those instances from the stat. You’ll still get a good handle on which teams are more skilled than others, and a team with a relatively low T.O.P. stat but lots of wins will be revealed as one that knows how to play well without the puck."

Stu's first request: "Attack zone time. It would be helpful to learn how much time

Montreal Canadiens come out flat against flying Dallas Stars (The Montreal Gazette)

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Lars Eller is only 22 years old, but he proved wise beyond his years when he was asked to assess the Canadiens’ performance against the Dallas Stars Tuesday night.

Jets were 10 seconds away from first place Crashing the party

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

If you could paint a picture of what it looks like to have your heart torn from your chest and be kicked in the private parts all at once, Ondrej Pavelec provided a decent portrait late Tuesday night. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender was unavailable to speak to the media following a 5-4 overtime...

Goalie steers away taunts

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

As expected, Ilya Bryzgalov received a warm welcome to Winnipeg Tuesday night. Before the Philadelphia Flyers left the MTS Centre with two points, the story of the night was predetermined to be their eccentric goaltender, who lived up to the advance billing with some erratic play contained

Highlight reel

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

HIGHLIGHT REEL Flyers 5 / Jets 4 (OT) Big picture Yes, the overtime loss stings. But that single point earned puts the Jets at 65 points and right in the middle of the playoff hunt. Literally, right in the middle. Winnipeg's 65 points move them into tie with the Florida Panthers (who lead

Players to Chevy: keep us along for the ride

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets have sent their leader a message with their play of late and they don't want to be broken up and sold for parts. Points in four straight games including three wins and the Jets have climbed to within a breath of the playoffs. Not too long ago it looked like they were fading and

Jets' firewagon follies

Source: Winnipeg Sun

Winnipeg Jets head coach Claude Noel went into Tuesday night’s game against the Flyers saying his team couldn’t win if it played Philly-style, firewagon hockey.

Firewagon follies

Source: Winnipeg Sun

Winnipeg Jets head coach Claude Noel went into Tuesday night’s game against the Flyers saying his team couldn’t win if it played Philly-style, firewagon hockey.

Flyers’ Claude Giroux breaks commentator’s watch with accidental slash to the wrist (VIDEO) (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

If you're a Winnipeg Jets' fan, it has to be difficult to watch the highlights from Tuesday night's 5-4 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, especially Wayne Simmonds's game-tying goal with 10 seconds remaining. How, exactly, did the Jets let … Continue reading →

Jets Slater for spaceman?

Source: Winnipeg Sun

Jim Slater wants to be the first pro hockey player to make it to the moon.

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Carter’s trick; Vrbata ‘Radims’ Coyotes; Pavelec makes 50 saves (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Phoenix Coyotes celebrate a goal as Jonathan Quick continues to search for his contact lens. No. 1 Star: Jeff Carter, Columbus Blue Jackets In his 500th game (and maybe because of it), Carter looked like the motivated, lethal scorer … Continue reading →

Jets Snapshots: Pavelec deserved better

Source: Winnipeg Sun

It’s a crying shame that Ondrej Pavelec was the losing goaltender Tuesday night.

Just like 16 years ago, Jagr's goal in Winnipeg is a game-winner (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Jaromir Jagr has now scored back-to-back game-winning goals in Winnipeg. The unique part about it is they occurred 16 years and five days apart. Jagr scored with 43.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Flyers a 5-4 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre on Tuesday night as...

The Afterburners: Flyers Ground Jets in Overtime

Source: Arctic Ice Hockey by TJCAPS

In a game that displayed exciting end-to-end action, heartache would be the overlying theme of the night as the Winnipeg Jets fell to the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 5-4 in overtime.

If you were making a checklist of what the greatest hockey games require to fit that bill, most of those qualities were found in tonight's game: a see-saw battle of goal scoring. At times fantastic goaltending. Late game drama. Two teams with animosity for each other. All of these elements factored into a story-line that required an extra chapter to provide it's conclusion.

Unfortunately for the Jets and their fans, the final chapter would not contain a happily ever after.

It didn't take long for the fireworks to start as

Jagr scores in overtime as Flyers beat Jets (The Canadian Press)

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WINNIPEG - Jaromir Jagr scored at 4:16 of overtime Tuesday to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Flyers 5, Jets 4 (OT) (Yahoo! Sports)

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Jaromir Jagr has now scored back-to-back game-winning goals in Winnipeg. The odd part about it is they occurred more than 16 years apart. Jagr scored with 43.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Flyers a 5-4 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday at MTS Centre to kick off a...

Jets give up last-minute goal, fall to Flyers in OT

Source: Winnipeg Sun

Winnipeg now tied for Southeast Division lead

Flyers down Jets in overtime

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Ondrej Pavelec stopped 50 shots for the Winnipeg Jets tonight but it wasn't enough to contain the Philadelphia Flyers who came back to tie the game with 10 seconds left and then win it 5-4 in overtime. Jaromir Jagr potted the winner with 46 seconds left in the extra period, after Wayne Simmonds...

Jets and Flyers headed to overtime

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets and the Philadelphia Flyers are tied 4-4 after regulation at MTS Centre tonight. Wayne Simmonds scored with 10 seconds left to send the game to overtime. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark when he beat Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov with a...

Jets lead Flyers 4-3 in third

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets lead the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 playing in the third period at MTS Centre tonight. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark when he beat Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov with a low shot from the point on the power play. The Flyers evened things up...

Jets and Flyers tied 3-3 after second

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets and Philadelphia Flyers are tied 3-3 after 40 minutes at MTS Centre Tuesday night. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark when he beat Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov with a low shot from the point on the power play. The Flyers evened things up...

Scheifele's confidence sky high

Source: Winnipeg Sun

From the outside, Mark Scheifele's emotional ride, starting first with the Winnipeg Jets before detouring to Alberta for the world junior tourney, would appear to have caught up with him.

Jets and Flyers tied 3-3 in second

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets and Philadelphia Flyers are tied 3-3 playing in the second period at MTS Centre tonight. Andrew Ladd has scored two goals in the second period to give the Jets a 3-2 lead, but the Flyers tied it minutes later on a goal from Maxime Talbot. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien...

Jets lead Flyers 3-2 in second

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Andrew Ladd has scored two unanswered goals for the Winnipeg Jets in the second period to give the Jets a 3-2 lead over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at MTS Centre tonight. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark of the first period when he...

Flyers lead Jets 2-1 in second

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Philadelphia Flyers lead the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 playing in the second period at MTS Centre tonight. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark when he beat Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov with a low shot from the point on the power play. The Flyers evened things up...

Jets, Flyers tied 1-1 after one period

Source: Winnipeg Sun

Byfuglien opens scoring for home team

Jets and Flyers 1-1 after first

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg Jets and Philadelphia Flyers are tied 1-1 after one period of play at MTS Centre Tuesday night. Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien opened the scoring at the 7:29 mark when he beat Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov with a low shot from the point on the power play. The Flyers evened...

Jets and Flyers 1-1 in first

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Dustin Byfuglien scored on a one-timer on the powerplay to give the Winnipeg Jets a 1-0 lead over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers tonight at MTS Centre. The Flyers responded quickly as Claude Giroux scored on a quick shot with four mionutes left in the period to make it 1-1....

Puck Previews: Hawks-Wings; Coyotes, Kings in first goal wins; Wellwood vs Wellwood (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Continue reading →

Finally, Ilya Bryzgalov will face the park-less masses in Winnipeg (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

(Image of the Bryzgalov thermos courtesy of Scotty Hockey, who notes that "someone at Shop NHL has a sense of humor ...") The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that Ilya Bryzgalov will start at the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening. This … Continue reading →

Playmaker Blake Wheeler boosts Jets offence (The Canadian Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

WINNIPEG - Blake Wheeler has made himself look good this season by doing his best to make those around him look better.

Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers at MTS Centre Game Thread

Source: Arctic Ice Hockey by canadian texan

Winnipeg Jets (29-26-6) vs Philadelphia Flyers (32-19-7)

Behind Enemy Lines: Broad Street Hockey
Game Preview with Player Numbers and Lineups

Eastern Standings GP W-L-OT Pts New York Rangers 57 38-14-5 81 Boston

Highlight Reel: Jets 5 Avalanche 1

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

The big picture A three-game win streak can breathe some life into a team's playoff dreams, particularly at this time of year. The Jets weren't perfect against the Avs Sunday night, but their top players jumped off the page and, as a result, the team remains very much in the Eastern Conference

Tonight: Flyers at Jets

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

MTS Centre, 6 p.m. TV: TSN Jets Radio: TSN 1290 About the Jets Have reeled off three straight wins, including two at home, in arguably their most critical stretch of the season... This is the third of an eight-game homestand that includes games against Tampa, St. Louis, Edmonton, Florida

Jets shooting for top spot in Southeast

Source: Winnipeg Sun

With a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night at MTS Centre, the Winnipeg Jets would vault into first place in the Southeast Division — at least momentarily.The Jets are riding a three-game winning streak as they continue an eight-game homestand and the Florida Panthers are finally back in their sights.Although the Jets enter today in ni

Noel, Jets focusing on game tonight, not standings

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Excuse Claude Noel if he doesn’t want to slap on the blinders today – his squad would be well-advised to do the same – while the outside world mulls over the various playoff possibilities for the Winnipeg Jets. A win tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers (note the 6 p.m. puck...

Jetcetera: A game in the life of an off-ice NHL official

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Altitude Check: Tuesday February 21, 2012 Winnipeg Jets News Headlines

Source: Arctic Ice Hockey by TJCAPS

Hey all! Here is our feature running Monday through Friday that will bring you up to date on what's going on in the media pertaining to the Winnipeg Jets.

Here is what's in the news for Friday, February 17, 2012:

Previewing tonight's match-up vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. [NHL.com]

Our SB Nation pals at Broad Street Hockey offer more from a Flyers perspective. [BSH]

Fan Preview: Philadelphia Flyers Vs. Winnipeg Jets (Feb. 21) (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Winnipeg Jets have the National Hockey League playoffs on their radar screens. With three wins in a row, including a 5-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Sunday (Feb. 19), the Jets have moved into a tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the eighth and final playoff...

Pavel Kubina wants to remain with Flyers (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Defenseman Pavel Kubina has been in the league since 1997 and played for three different organizations: the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Thrashers. So he's been around long enough to know what he likes in a hockey … Continue reading →

'This city might BURN DOWN...' Playoffs? Jets fans would go wild (in a good way)

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

It's the right answer, of course. The Winnipeg Jets are supposed to live in the here and now and spit out clichés about their next game being their biggest game, about taking it one game at a time and blah de blah, blah. But the big picture -- the one that comes into focus when the team...

Stu Hackel Week on Arctic Ice Hockey: Six-on-five situations - "Stats the NHL Ought to Keep"

Source: Arctic Ice Hockey by Hawerchuk

Stu says: "Six-on-five situations. NHL stats do an excellent job of breaking down the game and ice time when play is 5-0n-5, 5-on-4, 4-on-4, 4-on-3 and so forth. But there are no stats for when a goalie has been pulled for an extra attacker on a delayed penalty and a 6-on-5, 6-on-4 or the ultra-rare 6-on-3 results. Pulling the goalie is not officially a power play, but it is something apart from the normal run of the game and worth exploring numerically."


There are some mistakes that arise from not sequestering empty net 6-on-5 time from 5-on-5 time (primarily a lot of minuses for top offensive players playing with an empty net), but so little of the game is played with an empty net that I don't think we

Alex Burrows’ improbable run to 500 (The Vancouver Sun)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

EDMONTON — About a six-hour drive southeast of Nashville, where Alex Burrows will play his 500th NHL game on Tuesday, is Greenville, South Carolina. It's a million miles from the NHL, but it's where Burrows' improbable professional hockey journey began nearly a decade ago.

Big winger's rollin' like an 18-Wheeler

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Take a bow, Blake Wheeler. The NHL named the Winnipeg Jets winger one of its three stars of the week after he led all scorers with eight points (one goal, seven assists) over the last four games, three of them wins. Wheeler was named the second star after Anaheim Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller,...