Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers | Olympic Games

warning: The Jets got off to a slow start last night in Pittsburgh, followed by a game-tying penalty Brenden Dillon turned the game completely in the Penguins' favor as they added two power play goals en route to a 3-0 win over Winnipeg. Stay tuned to find out if there will be an additional order for number 5. It was the Jets' third shutout in their last seven games. Despite having a full squad, they did not achieve the desired result. They scheduled a practice day in New Jersey today as they prepare for the final game of this road trip tomorrow night in Philadelphia. Wait for the experience report.

Note II: To match the list when they accept Mark Scheifele The IR shutdown required a waiver that the Jets made by placing someone on Tuesday afternoon. Axel Johnson-Fjallby above. We'll find out at 1pm CST if he's been appealed or if he can be assigned to the Moose.

Note III: Today is the last weekend of the AHL All-Star break before the Moose get back to business and continue their push for the playoffs. He'll begin practice tomorrow in Grand Rapids as they begin a four-game road trip to Manitoba, starting with the Griffins on Friday night.

News about jet aircraft:

Winnipeg Sun: Dillon out, Jets loose again as losing streak extends to four games on season. In the third straight game, the Jets were down to five defenders as a game-tying penalty for a hit on Dman Brenden Dillon sent him to the shower well ahead of his teammates. A double goal scored by the home team was a curtain call for the guests. Scott replays the game.

Winnipeg Free Press: Match the turning point as Pens blank Slumping Jets. (Paywall). There's no doubt that was the difference in the hockey game, but not being able to create anything resembling a scoring opportunity on any of the power plays they had was less than ideal.

Winnipeg Free Press: Harkins is finding his footing with Pence. (Paywall). It was the first time the Jets met their former prospect Jansen Harkins, who was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh earlier this season. He played 154 games in a Winnipeg uniform, as well as 200 in a Manitoba jersey, and judging by photos shared by the team on social media, he still has plenty of connections with players in the organization.

Global News: Offensive streak continues for Winnipeg Jets in 3-0 loss at Pittsburgh. Christian and Russ team up for this split of the game.

Pittsburgh Tribune: Penguins' reworked power play leads to win against Jets after Noel Acciari's injury. It's always good to get some insight into the game from a writer covering a Jets opponent.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins power play wins over Winnipeg Jets. Same feeling as above.

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TSN: Penguins spark power play after Dillon penalty kick. Brenden Dillon's penalty kick on Noel Aciari gave the Penguins a five-minute power play in which they scored two goals. Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to discuss the ugly hit and where the Jets offense went.

Daily Faceoff: How Shawn Monahan in the bumper could significantly improve the Winnipeg Jets' power play. Interesting discussion with a former QMJHL coach John Goyens he's currently in Montreal with TSN 690 on Sean Monahan's impact on the Habs' power play when he's put in a bumper position, and how he could positively impact the Jets when he's currently tied for the 24th overall power play.

The Raw Knuckles Podcast: Interview with Sean Monahan before he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets. Former NHL players Chris Nilan and Tim Stapleton (ex-Jet) had a chance to chat with Sean Monahan before he was sent to Winnipeg. Good insight into the player the Jets traded with the Habs.