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Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Stopping the Slide, Missing Morrissey and More

The Winnipeg Jets enter the first full week of November facing an early-season test of their depth, defensive structure and ability to stop a slide. After opening the 2026-27 campaign…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:05 PM
Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Stopping the Slide, Missing Morrissey and More
Key Things to Know
  • The Winnipeg Jets aim to snap an eight-game losing streak during a four-game week in early November.
  • Winnipeg holds a 4-7-3 record, placing the team near the bottom of the Central Division standings.
  • Top defenseman Josh Morrissey remains sidelined week-to-week with an upper-body injury suffered on Oct. 7.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Winnipeg Jets enter November seeking to halt an eight-game losing streak that has dropped their record to 4-7-3. Facing tests against the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and Tampa Bay Lightning, the team aims to overcome significant defensive vulnerabilities and secondary scoring shortages.

Injuries continue to impact the roster, most notably the absence of top defenseman Josh Morrissey due to an upper-body injury. Winnipeg is also missing forwards Nick Bjugstad and Vladislav Namestnikov, along with defenseman Garrett Brown, leaving the squad with limited depth across both units.

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