If the Winnipeg Jets have been the model of inconsistency over the last month – and they certainly have been, with just six wins over 14 games in March – then forward Vladislav Namestnikov has been among the few exceptions. Acquired in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on deadline day, Namestnikov has proven to be a bright spot in a cloudy stretch for the local NHL club. The 30-year-old came highly recommended by Jets head coach Rick Bowness, who was with Namestnikov as he broke into the league, spending parts of five seasons (2013-18) together as an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now that Namestnikov has settled into his new hockey home, Bowness continues to be impressed with what he's seeing.
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Following a dramatic win on home ice less than 24 hours before, the Detroit Red Wings finish up a back-to-back on Friday night, paying their lone visit to the Winnipeg Jets this season. The Red Wings showed some real grit against one of the best teams in the NHL on Thursday night. After giving up a pair of goals against the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes, captain Dylan Larkin tied the game with a power play goal, before Jake Walman scored with just over three seconds to play in regulation to give Detroit a 3-2 victory. It was a big win for Alex Nedeljkovic, who earned his first win since getting recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins, making 31 saves.
No | Player | Pos |
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22 | C | |
36 | C | |
77 | D | |
81 | LW | |
2 | D | |
5 | D | |
80 | LW | |
27 | LW | |
89 | C | |
19 | C | |
37 | G | |
71 | LW | |
20 | C | |
17 | C | |
8 | RW | |
44 | D | |
7 | C | |
62 | RW | |
91 | C | |
4 | D | |
33 | G | |
54 | D | |
55 | C | |
88 | D | |
64 | D | |
28 | C | |
26 | RW |