Winnipeg Jets: Three Talking Points as the Jets Beat the Wild 2-0

The Winnipeg Jets took on the Minnesota Wild at the Canada Life Centre. Here are three talking points from the Jets versus Wild game.

The Winnipeg Jets returned from the all-star break with an important Central Division matchup against the Minnesota Wild on home-ice.

Three of the four players who were recalled yesterday (Heinola, Kovacevic, and Reichel) due to the Jets adding players to the COVID-19 Protocol, were inserted directly into the lineup and Connor Hellebuyck started in goal for the Jets.

The Jets were able to secure two points and won their first game since the all-star break as they beat the Wild 3-0. Here are three talking points from the Jets’ win:

3. Winnipeg Supporters Were Back in the Arena

Although this has little to do with what transpired on the ice, this game was the first time since Winnipeg’s December 19th, 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues that they got to play in front of their fans. Ultimately, the Jets gave their fans plenty of cheer tonight as they picked up a big shutout win over a division rival.

Although the Jets only allowed for 50 percent capacity for this game, it was nice to see fans filling up the seats and cheering on their team, and giving them a boost, especially when you consider the fact that other teams located in Canada do not have the opportunity to have their fans in their rinks.

The Jets played a physical brand of hockey which included three fights in the game and they seemed to feed off of the home support.

Oddly enough, the Jets lost both their home games in January that were played with no spectators in the crowd. It was great to see the Jets get a crucial home victory in front of their loyal supporters and the Jets will definitely need that energy again during their next home game on next Wednesday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.