Jets fall again
RECAP:
The Winnipeg Jets have lost another game, this time 6-3 to the Boston Bruins.
Giving up six goals usually doesn't result in a win. And on Thursday night, that mantra proved true once again.
Giving up three goals in 2:44 in the first period was certainly not in the game plan for head coach Scott Arniel. But yes, it did happen.
The Jets did manage to battle back, coming to within one goal of the Bruins two times after falling behind 3-1 early, but they just could not get over the hump.
Strathclair, Manitoba's Morgan Geekie (who is second in the league with 22 goals scored) picked up two assists on the night while playing on Boston's top line and power play unit.
Morgan Barron, Alex Iafallo and Gabe Vilardi scored for Winnipeg, which dropped to 2-8-1 in its last 11 games since Connor Hellebuyck went down with a knee injury.
The Jets are clearly missing their star goaltender, who is drawing near to a return following his arthroscopic knee surgery. That return could not come soon enough. Eric Comrie's play between the pipes in his absence has left a lot to be desired. But Winnipeg's offence has also not been firing on all cylinders.
Another big test will take place on Saturday evening, as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals roll into town for the third set of the four-game homestand.
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PHOTOS:
The extended photo library from Thursday's game vs. Boston is courtesy of Scott Stroh:
QUOTEABLE:
Gabe Vilardi on his team's recent lack of success:
"It just seems like we are making mistakes and we’re getting punished on every one of those mistakes. That’s kind of how hockey goes sometimes. Sometimes you get the puck bounces, sometimes you don’t. I think the big thing is the starts and not getting behind in games; it’s tough to play catchup every night.”
Morgan Barron on the feeling in the room following Thursday's game:
"I think there's going to be a sense of urgency from all the guys, though. I think that's, this is the time of year, like I said, obviously we have a lot of season left, and we have some opportunities here, but it feels like it's crunch time here, so we got to find a way to start winning games."
WHAT’S NEXT:
Next up for Winnipeg is the third test of the four-game homestand, when Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals make their way to Canada Life Centre on Saturday.
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