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Jets G Connor Hellebuyck’s overtime stats won’t please fans after gold medal game

After winning their first game following the Olympic break, the Winnipeg Jets have lost two in a row, both in overtime. Following a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the Jets’ streak slid to two in a row on Sunday.

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Jets' News Report: Niederreiter, Namestnikov, Hellebuyck & Fleury

Some days with the Winnipeg Jets feel like you’re just trying to figure out who’s still standing. It’s been a weird stretch — guys hurt, guys, coming back, the lineup shifting around almost nightly.

Vladislav Namestnikov News / Daily Faceoff / February 28

Jets’ Vladislav Namestnikov leaves game against Ducks with lower-body injury

The Winnipeg Jets announced that forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Friday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Jets Place Nino Niederreiter On IR; Reassign Domenic DiVincentiis

According to a team announcement, the Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Nino Niederreiter on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Additionally, the Jets have reassigned netminder Domenic DiVincentiis to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Jets’ Nino Niederreiter out week-to-week, placed on injured reserve

The Winnipeg Jets announced Friday that they have placed forward Nino Niederreiter on injured reserve, retroactive to February 18. Niederreiter, 33, has eight goals and 19 points in 55 games with the Jets this season.

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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 / February 27

Jets Should Drastically Reduce Hellebuyck’s Workload for Remainder of Season

There is little point in the Winnipeg Jets overworking goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for the rest of the season. Going forward through the last 25 games of the campaign, his workload should be drastically reduced.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 26

Trade For Shane Wright? What Should Winnipeg Do at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL has returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, and it’s now a sprint toward the NHL Trade Deadline set for March 6th at 2:00 pm CST. Winnipeg is wrapped up in a few trade scenarios, but what might they do at this year’s trade deadline?

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / February 26

Cole Perfetti's overtime goal sends Jets past Canucks

Cole Perfetti scored at 1:37 of overtime, enabling the Winnipeg Jets win their first game back from the Olympic break, a 3-2 victory against the host Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / February 26

The Winnipeg Jets Haven't Thrown in the Towel?

Sometimes sports remind you that success isn’t permanent. Take the Winnipeg Jets. Last season, they won the Presidents’ Trophy for the best record in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 26

NHL Rumors: Eight defenseman San Jose Sharks could have interest in.

The Fourth Period: The Winnipeg Jets could look to move pending UFA defensemen Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley. Among the teams believed to be looking for defensemen are the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Jets interested in trading 2 veteran defensemen

It has been a disappointing season for the Winnipeg Jets thus far. After winning the President’s Trophy in 2024-25, the Jets are currently in seventh place in the Central Division and well outside of the playoff picture.

Winnipeg Jets News / HITC / February 25

Donald Trump announces massive honor for Connor Hellebuyck amid women’s hockey team controversy

Donald Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to announce a major honor for Olympic hockey star Connor Hellebuyck and touch on the ongoing women’s hockey team controversy.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Jets’ Jonathan Toews sets record straight about future with the team

The Winnipeg Jets have had a tough season, sitting at 22-26-8 and well outside the playoff picture in the competitive Western Conference. With the NHL trade deadline approaching, there’s growing speculation that the team may look to make moves to reshape the roster for the future.

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?

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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.

Josh Morrissey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Jets’ Josh Morrissey remaining out of lineup after Olympic injury

The NHL returns to play after the Olympic break on Wednesday. Some teams are returning from the break worried about injuries sustained during the Games.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24

Jets’ Jonathan Toews Squashes Trade Deadline Deal, Addresses Future

Don’t expect veteran forward Jonathan Toews to be traded at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. He’s got a full no-move clause in his deal and he has no intention of waiving it, according to comments he made in a recent interview.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Jets Place Josh Morrissey On IR, Recall Kale Clague

The Jets announced today they’ve recalled defenseman Kale Clague from AHL Manitoba. In the corresponding move, they moved star lefty rearguard Josh Morrissey to injured reserve with the upper-body injury he sustained in Canada’s group stage opener at the Olympics.

Josh Morrissey News / Field Level Media / February 23

Report: Jets D Josh Morrissey out for a while with Olympics injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is expected to miss extended time with the upper-body injury he sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, TSN reported Monday.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Winnipeg Jets’ Player Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Four Winnipeg Jets — Kyle Connor, Connor Hellebuyck, Josh Morrissey, and Nino Niederreiter — took part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The men’s hockey tournament, which featured NHL involvement for the first time since 2014 and more than lived up to the hype, was a mixed bag for the four.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / February 23

Winnipeg Jets at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy has officially wrapped up, and it marks one of the most thrilling tournaments in recent memory. NHL players returned to lay it on the line for their countries, and some returned to their NHL clubs with more hardware in their trophy cases.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / February 22

Connor Hellebuyck may have punched HOF ticket with gold-medal win

Connor Hellebuyck may have punched Hall of Fame ticket with USA gold-medal win

Maybe he was already on his way even before this. But if he wasn't, you can probably start making some room for Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets) in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Connor Hellebuyck finally wins The Big Game and cements himself as an all-time great goalie

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Team USA's Jack Hughes should seek a good dentist after winning gold medal at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Team Canada missed two open goals in their loss to Team USA

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