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Kyle Connor, Jets slip past Blackhawks in overtime

Kyle Connor scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime as the visiting Winnipeg Jets edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Connor redirected a Mark Scheifele feed past Spencer Knight for his 34th goal of the season.

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The Jets’ Playoff Push Has a Surprise Hero

Eric Comrie returned to the crease and, in typically unflashy fashion, handed the Winnipeg Jets a solid performance exactly when they needed one. He made 29 saves in his first start since Feb.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets, March 31st

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to face the Winnipeg Jets. Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Jets can't afford a step back against Blackhawks

The Winnipeg Jets will look to keep their Western Conference wild-card hopes alive when they travel to Chicago to face the Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Grading Jonathan Toews’ First Season with the Winnipeg Jets

There’s something kind of fitting about the way Jonathan Toews came back this year. No grand announcement, and no dramatic “I’m still the guy” tour. That’s not his way.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Jets Refusing to Go Gently in Western Conference Wild-Card Race

“Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Those are the final two stanzas of a famous poem by Dylan Thomas about resisting death with strength and defiance rather than accepting it passively and meekly.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / March 29

Will the Winnipeg Jets Look to do Something Significant This Offseason?

From the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs, will the Winnipeg Jets look to do something significant this offseason? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Jeff Marek talk about the Winnipeg Jets, and if they could look at making a significant move this offseason.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / March 28

Cole Perfetti's late goal lifts Jets over Avalanche

Cole Perfetti scored a go-ahead goal with 5:11 left in the third period, Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Denver to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff race.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

How Mark Scheifele Just Made Jets History?

Sometimes special moments in hockey don’t always come with fireworks. There’s no huge celebration, no dramatic overtime winner, no headline that screams for attention.

Parker Ford News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Jets Recall Parker Ford, Danil Zhilkin

The Winnipeg Jets have recalled forwards Parker Ford and Danil Zhilkin under emergency conditions. The duo will help Winnipeg fill in for injuries to Vladislav Namestnikov , Nino Niederreiter, and Morgan Barron.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / March 27

Avs go for two-game sweep of Jets with President's Trophy in sight

Colorado and Winnipeg battled in a playoff-type game Thursday night, with the Avalanche holding on for a 3-2 win. They go for the sweep of the home-and-home when they host the Jets on Saturday in Denver.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Winnipeg Jets Expected to Stay the Course, Target Secondary Moves to Return to Playoffs

The Winnipeg Jets appear to be taking a clear and calculated approach heading into the 2026 offseason. Despite speculation about potential major roster shakeups, recent reports suggest ownership is focused on returning to the playoffs next season and not tearing the roster down.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Jets Sign Lucas Wahlin To Two-Way Deal

The Jets announced they’ve signed college free agent forward Lucas Wahlin to a two-way contract for next season with a cap hit of $850K. He’ll report to AHL Manitoba on a tryout for the remainder of 2025-26.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Jets sign Lucas Wahlin to one-year contract

A talented collegiate veteran has inked his first NHL deal. On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Jets Sign Forward Lucas Wahlin to 1-Year Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed undrafted forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year deal. Wahlin, 24, spent the past four seasons with the University of St. Thomas, which is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and is part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.

Tyrel Bauer News / Inside The Rink / March 23

OPINION: It’s Time for the Winnipeg Jets to Call Up Tyrel Bauer

There may not be another player in the American Hockey League with a better fight card than Tyrel Bauer. Now in his fourth pro season, the 23-year-old has become one of the most physically imposing defensemen in the AHL.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 22

NHL Predictions: Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers, March 22

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Alfons Freij News / Inside The Rink / March 22

Alfons Freij Makes AHL Debut in Manitoba Moose’s Loss to Tucson Roadrunners

On a night that saw Alfons Freij make his American Hockey League debut, the Manitoba Moose couldn’t come away with the victory. Family back home got to see the Sölvesborg, Sweden-born defender get into his first professional game in North America, and they’ll certainly continue to watch as he continues to suit up for the team.

Neal Pionk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Jets Activate Neal Pionk From Injured Reserve

Only five points out of the final Wild Card spot in the West, the Jets still have an outside shot at a playoff spot but they will have to be much sharper

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / March 19

Why the Jets' Connor and Scheifele Tick Together

Watch the Winnipeg Jets long enough, and one thing becomes clear: Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele just get each other. Head coach Scott Arniel calls it “always a tandem,” and he’s not wrong.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Jets are sneaking into a wide-open Western playoff race

It’s been a nightmarish season for the Winnipeg Jets, who own a 26-27-10 record and occupy sixth place in the Central Division. But there’s hope for it to be salvaged.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Did the Olympic Break Reset the Winnipeg Jets?

Every hockey season hits that point where things start to feel heavy. The games pile up. The travel piles up. Even good teams can start looking a little flat.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Jets sit Logan Stanley, Luke Schenn ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

The Winnipeg Jets have elected to sit defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn ahead of the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The roster decision comes with less than 24 hours until the NHL Trade Deadline at 3:00 PM ET on Friday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / February 25

Team USA, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Connor Hellebuyck received another honor on Tuesday night when it was announced that he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game

Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24

Arniel Sees Kyle Connor’s Benching from the Jets’ Perspective

If you caught Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel’s interview after practice today, it’s one of those moments that makes you pause and think about what really goes on inside a player’s head.