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Blues search for answers to third-period woes vs. Jets
The St. Louis Blues were the hottest team in the NHL over the final month of the regular season, but the Winnipeg Jets have doused them in cold water through the first two games of their Western Conference first-round series.,The Blues are staring at a 2-0 deficit heading into Game 3 of the best-of-...
Kyle Connor plays hero again as Jets take 2-0 lead
Kyle Connor scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period for a second straight game to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win against the visiting St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Monday.,Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist for the Jets, who lead the se...
Jets pick up options for three 2022 first-round picks
The New York Jets are picking up the fifth-year options on all three of their 2022 first-round draft picks, general manager Darren Mougey said Monday.,The fully guaranteed 2026 options are worth $20.1 million for cornerback Sauce Gardner (fourth overall pick), $16.8 million for wide receiver Garrett...
Jets lean on their leaders as they aim for 2-0 lead vs. Blues
After leading the way for the Winnipeg Jets in the regular season, Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele were at the forefront again to open the Stanley Cup playoffs, with each notching three points in the Jets' series-opening win against the St. Louis Blues.,They and their teammates will look to keep it g...
Aaron Rodgers: 'Dealing with a lot off the field'
Aaron Rodgers said he has not committed to a new team -- or even to continuing his career -- because he is dealing with "difficult stuff" in his personal life.,The four-time MVP quarterback discussed his abrupt departure from the Jets, his meetings with the Vikings and Steelers, the possibility of r...
Jets D Neal Pionk signs 6-year, $42M extension
The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Neal Pionk to a six-year, $42 million contract extension on Thursday.,Pionk, 29, tallied 39 points (10 goals, 29 assists) in 69 games this season for the Presidents' Trophy winners.,The Omaha, Neb., native was second on the Jets in ice time (22:04) and tied for th...
Jets 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history
Back with the Jets as a first-time head coach, Aaron Glenn understands the monumental task at hand. ,New York ended an inglorious two-year partnership with quarterback Aaron Rodgers that netted 12 wins in two seasons and signed Justin Fields as the presumptive starter in the latest reboot of the off...
League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks
Mark Scheifele scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks in the regular-season finale for both teams on Wednesday.,Winnipeg defenseman Josh Morrissey broke up a two-on-one by the Ducks, and the Jets scored on the other end when Scheifele hit th...
Jets F Alex Iafallo inks 3-year extension
Winnipeg Jets forward Alex Iafallo signed a three-year contract extension worth $11 million on Wednesday.,The extension will begin next season for Iafallo, who has recorded 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists), 15 penalty minutes and a plus-21 rating in 81 games this season.,Iafallo, 31, has totaled 262...
Jets face Ducks in final tuneup before playoff series vs. Blues
The Winnipeg Jets and visiting Anaheim Ducks will close out their regular seasons on Wednesday night and then head in opposite directions.,The Jets are going to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third straight season, having won the Presidents' Trophy with the best record during the regular season.,T...
Jets F Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) week-to-week after 'freak accident'
After colliding with an official in Saturday's game, Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers is week-to-week with a right foot injury as the Presidents' Trophy winners prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs.,Following Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the host Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg coach Scott Arni...
Report: Longtime Cowboys LT Tyron Smith to retire
Left tackle Tyron Smith will sign a one-day contract with the Dallas Cowboys and retire after 14 NFL seasons, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Smith, 34, played 13 seasons in Dallas before spending last year with the New York Jets.,He is an eight-time Pro Bowl and five-time All-Pro selection -- two fir...
NHL roundup: Jets earn Presidents' Trophy despite setback
Corey Perry finished with a goal and an assist to help lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 road victory Sunday over the first-place Winnipeg Jets, who despite the loss secured their first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history.,The Jets were pursued for the best overall league record by the Washingto...
Presidents’ Trophy-winning Jets fall to short-handed Oilers
Corey Perry finished with a goal and an assist to help lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 road victory over the first-place Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.,Despite the loss, Winnipeg (55-22-4, 114 points) secured its first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history, as the Washington Capitals suffered a 4-1 lo...
Jets eye Presidents' Trophy in clash with Oilers
The Winnipeg Jets can secure their first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history with a single point when they host the injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.,The Jets (55-21-4, 114 points) enter the matchup on short rest after securing a hard-fought 5-4 shootout victory over the Chicago Blackhaw...
Connor Hellebuyck, Jets blank Stars, close in on division title
Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 24 shots, earning his league-leading eighth shutout of the season, as the visiting Winnipeg Jets blanked the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Thursday, tightening their grip on home-ice advantage.,Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period for the first-place Jets (54-21-4, 112 p...
NHL-leading Jets halt Blues' 12-game win streak
Alex Iafallo broke a tie in the third period and the host Winnipeg Jets snapped the St. Louis Blues' franchise-record 12-game winning streak 3-1 on Monday night., ,Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets (53-21-4, 110 points), who have the NHL's best record and have won five of their l...
Riding a 12-game win streak, Blues face tough test in Jets
The St. Louis Blues are on the biggest roll in team history going into Monday night's game at the Winnipeg Jets., ,The Blues (43-28-7, 93 points) won their franchise-record 12th straight when they held on for a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. That broke the previous team record ...
Central-leading Jets ride shutout momentum into Utah
The Winnipeg Jets continue their quest for the Central Division title when they wrap up their brief road trip against the Utah Hockey Club Saturday in Salt Lake City.,With a postseason spot already clinched, the Jets (52-20-4, 108 points) lead the Dallas Stars by just four points in the Central Divi...
Jets blank Knights, match team single-season win record
Backup goaltender Eric Comrie turned away 26 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Winnipeg Jets tied a team record with their 52nd victory, blanking the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday in Las Vegas.,Mark Scheifele, Adam Lowry, Colin Miller and Cole Perfetti scored goals and Nino N...