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The Winnipeg Jets confronted the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night time, the place Jonathan Toews made his long-awaited preseason debut together with his hometown staff. Regardless of the joy, Winnipeg fell 3–2 in regulation, dropping to 0–2 on the preseason. Colin Miller and Colby Barlow scored for the Jets, whereas goaltender Eric Comrie performed the total sport, stopping 14 of 17 pictures.
Toews was good within the dot, profitable 55% of his faceoffs, and he made a powerful defensive play on an Oilers breakaway through the use of his stick to interrupt up the prospect.
Exterior of Toews’ return to sport motion, Barlow and Brad Lambert stole the present.
Barlow, drafted 18th total in 2018, regarded like a distinct participant in comparison with final 12 months. After telling reporters he arrived at camp leaner and faster, he backed it up on the ice. Taking part in alongside Parker Ford and Lambert, Barlow created a number of scoring possibilities and showcased sturdy chemistry together with his linemates. He capped off his night time by scoring with 1:01 left within the third interval and led the Jets with 5 pictures on objective.
“Yeah, for those who get all these possibilities, you clearly wish to see one go in,” stated Barlow. “However all of them began from an important place, from Lambo and Fordo and the d-men simply advancing pucks and recovering pucks within the ozone.”
Lambert additionally impressed after a quiet exhibiting towards the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The 21-year-old winger bounced again with a assured efficiency, recording two assists whereas taking part in on Barlow’s line.
The Jets now head west for a rematch with Edmonton on Friday. Puck drop is at 8:00 p.m. CDT on TSN3.
Examine again Friday morning for the pre-game article and once more after the sport for the post-game recap.
