Winnipeg Jets
6th in Central · 12th in Western Conference
vs Predators
Tue, Mar 17 · 8:00 PM ET · TSN 3, FanDuel Sports South
6th in Central · 12th in Western Conference
vs Predators
Tue, Mar 17 · 8:00 PM ET · TSN 3, FanDuel Sports South
Connor McDavid didn't mince words after Leon Draisaitl took a brutal board hit from Nashville's Ozzy Wiesblatt and left Sunday's win over the Predators early. The Oilers captain addressed the media Monday, signaling that Edmonton plans to handle the undisclosed injury with the ferocity this duo brings to every shift. Coaches and medical staff see no major red flags yet, but in a tight playoff race, every day Draisaitl misses ramps up the stakes for McDavid to carry the load.
Connor McDavid drops a chilling warning to the league after Leon Draisaitl goes down with an injury, the kind of edge that reminds everyone why Oilers duo dominates. Front offices buzz when these two get dinged, knowing Edmonton's firepower takes a hit but their captain's fire only intensifies. With the season grinding on, McDavid's words signal payback looms large for whoever crossed their path.
Connor McDavid sits out practice after his Olympic heroics, leaving Oilers fans holding their breath as whispers of a lower body tweak circulate through the locker room. With Draisaitl back on the ice, Edmonton leans on their dynamic duo's other half, but everyone knows the captain's speed dictates their playoff push. Front offices across the league watch closely, knowing one wrong move could derail Edmonton's season before the deadline frenzy hits.
Chicago locks in former first-round gem Sacha Boisvert to a three-year pact, betting big on his upside amid a rebuild grind. Scouts rave about his pro-ready game, and this deal slots him into pipeline plans that could accelerate the Blackhawks' timeline. With Connor Bedard anchoring the core, Boisvert carries the weight of reviving United Center hopes.
Connor McDavid voices the league's simmering frustration over the NHL's call on Ra, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Auston Matthews in a rare star solidarity moment. "There's a lot of frustration" echoes from locker rooms where elite talent feels the officiating pinch. This ruling ripples through rivalries, with playoffs looming and trust on the line.
Nikolaj Ehlers' departure to Carolina last summer left a significant hole in Winnipeg's lineup, and the Jets are banking on their youth movement to compensate for losing a 10-year cornerstone who accumulated 520 points during his tenure. Cole Perfetti, Brad Lambert, and Nikita Chibrikov represent the organization's best hope to replace Ehlers' production, though none have proven they can consistently deliver at his level.
Connor McDavid is using his platform as the league's best player to challenge how the NHL hands out discipline, and his timing couldn't be sharper. The Oilers captain's call for a comprehensive review of the Department of Player Safety comes after Radko Gudas drew just five games for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Auston Matthews' season, a ruling that's sparked fury across the league.
Connor McDavid pilots another Oilers win with three dimes on Sunday, reminding everyone why he's the league's engine. Defenses collapse around him, yet he threads needles that lesser stars can't dream of, fueling Edmonton's push. With playoffs looming, this output from the captain sets the tone for a squad chasing hardware.
Connor McDavid steps into the firestorm over Radko Gudas' knee-on-knee hit that sidelines Auston Matthews for the season, questioning why the Department of Player Safety keeps missing the mark on these calls. The Oilers captain doesn't trash the ruling outright but calls for a hard look at the process itself, echoing frustrations from Matthews' camp and across locker rooms where Gudas' goon history raises eyebrows.
The Minnesota Wild roll into Chicago tomorrow night for a gritty Central Division showdown where Kirill Kaprizov leads the charge with his league-high points and that monster contract looming large. Chicago counters with Connor Bedard dishing assists like candy and Tyler Bertuzzi heating up on goals, while both teams juggle goalie rotations featuring Filip Gustavsson and Spencer Knight.
Eric Comrie steps up big for the Winnipeg Jets while Connor Hellebuyck shakes off Olympic rust and a heavy workload from those Milan games. Backup goalies like Comrie don't always get the spotlight, but his steady play mirrors Hellebuyck's backup numbers this season at a 3.01 GAA and .893 save percentage. With the Jets clinging to wild-card hopes and just nine points out, Comrie's reward raises real questions about goaltending rotation down the stretch and ahead of the trade deadline.
Connor McDavid skips Oilers practice fresh off his Olympic MVP heroics, with coaches hinting at a careful ramp-up post-Europe. The captain taped fingers in the gold medal heartbreaker fuel whispers of a nagging hand issue from that USA clash. Edmonton leans on the depth chart early, knowing every shift counts in their playoff chase with the schedule restarting.
A Penguins analyst isn't holding back, torching the Oilers GM for flipping Tristan Jarry just as Connor Ingram steps up as Edmonton's starting goalie amid their playoff push. Ingram, back in the NHL after a tough 10-month road including time in Bakersfield, just stonewalled Vegas with 26 saves in a 4-3 win, outshining recent stints from the likes of Pickard while Jarry sits.
Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, the Jets' dynamic duo tied at 31 goals apiece, deliver when Winnipeg needs them most against a gritty St. Louis squad fighting for every point. Scheifele's tally lands right on his 33rd birthday, while Eric Comrie stones the Blues with 29 saves in his career-high 21st start. Hayden Fleury chips in a goal and assist as the Jets claw out a divisional win that keeps their playoff hopes flickering in a crowded Central race.
The Winnipeg Jets are 6th in the Central Division with a 28-28-10 record (66 points). Key injuries include Haydn Fleury (Upper Body, IR), Colin Miller (Knee, IR), Nino Niederreiter (Lower Body, IR), and 1 other on IR/LTIR, totaling $13.45M on injured reserve.