The Jets nearly pulled off a second consecutive victory post-Olympic break in Anaheim last night. They managed to push the game into overtime with a late goal, but fell just short, losing with less than 13 seconds remaining.
The night wasn’t without its challenges, as Vlad Namestnikov exited in the second period after a collision with Adam Lowry, and Mark Scheifele had a concerning knee-on-knee encounter with a Ducks defender during OT. The team is set to practice in Southern California today before heading to San Jose.
In other news, the Moose welcomed back goalie Domenic DiVincentiis on Friday. However, Thomas Milic is expected to start when they face the Admirals in Milwaukee tonight. Puck drops at 6 PM CST.
Sandwiched between Jets games on Friday and Sunday, The IC Hockey Show will reflect on the matchup against Anaheim, preview the upcoming game against San Jose, and dive into the approaching NHL Trade Deadline.
On the prospect front, Owen Martin continues to impress. The Oakbank native, a 2025 third-round pick, extended his point streak to five games with two more points in Spokane's recent win, bringing his tally to six goals and six assists.
Winnipeg Sun reports that Jets’ Arniel is putting pressure on his GM as the trade deadline looms. He suggested that had the team gone 5-0-0 before the deadline, the conversation might differ. However, losing a point last night complicates the decision-making process, especially regarding potential trades involving UFAs.