It’s been a remarkable recovery given that just under three months ago he was in a disgusting funk, having started just six of 23 games from October 31 to December 17 (losing five of them) while Anders Nilsson wrestled away the starting job.
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With the loss, the Jets fell to 27-33-5 on the season and 14-16-2 at home. “I think that’s real important”.
Edmonton, the only remaining team with single digit victories on the road at 9-21-5, surrendered two goals on its win streak and six over its previous five games before Brossoit coughed up six in his second start of the season and third of his career.
The effects of Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Flyers were evident as the Blue Jackets scored on their first two shots and beat 22-year-old backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit four times in the opening 30 minutes.
The Jets went zero-for-two with three shots on goal on the power play while the Oilers went zero-for-two with only one shot on goal.
Talbot made a sprawling glove save midway through the third period to retain the lead and earn his 16th win of the season.
“It was very, very frustrating, so maybe I can take some frustrations out on some of the guys”, he said. “I thought he was hit with the stick to his face or head, but it’s his leg and it doesn’t look good right now”.
“Outdoor NHL games create special memories for the teams, the players, the fans and the host community”. “I got a lot of friends over there, so it’s going to be a little weird”. If the NHL can convince NBC to put the Heritage Classic on their broadcast station it would be a great move for the league and great way to hold the attention of the public after the World Cup of Hockey.
Management with the league, Jets and Oilers franchises confirmed today at 12:30 p.m. CT that Winnipeg will host Edmonton next fall in the 2016 Heritage Classic.
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If Jets legends captain Dave Hawerchuk does call Boschman to play, he said he will have mixed feelings about the Jets playing against the Edmonton Oilers.
