The Jets spent Monday in Montreal trying to hit reset after a brutal nine-game losing streak, and the timing couldn’t be much tougher. Winnipeg is back at it tonight against the Canadiens, with morning skate set for 11:30 AM CDT and puck drop scheduled for 7 PM CDT.
There’s no sugarcoating the situation. The Jets have dropped nine straight, and they’re walking into a matchup with the NHL’s top team at holding leads in a hockey game. Winnipeg is looking for a way to stop the slide before it turns into double digits.
The mood around the team is frustration, but not resignation. In comments on Monday, the Jets said they’re determined to stay together as they try to dig out of the skid.
The message was clear: the problems need fixing, but the group doesn’t believe the issue is a lack of effort. As they put it, “It’s not exactly fun”.
The losing streak has been hard to process considering Winnipeg has played only 15 games so far. That’s the backdrop as the club heads into Montreal, where the challenge is as immediate as it gets.
There was also some off-ice news on Monday. The Jets officially introduced their new Hometown Remix jersey, a Northern Lights-inspired design that pays tribute to one of Manitoba’s most recognizable natural wonders. Winnipeg will wear the special sweater eight times this season, starting November 17th, after months of speculation about the aurora theme finally ended with the reveal.
The Moose, meanwhile, are taking a different kind of day off. After practicing Monday, they’ll stay off the ice today and head to Siloam Mission to help out in the community.
After tonight’s game, the conversation continues with the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show, which is set to begin around 9:40 PM CDT.
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