Jets lose 5-3 to Golden Knights
9:30 PM
The Winnipeg Jets lost 5-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday at Canada Life Centre.
Jack Eichel scored the game-winner on a power play late in the third period, and Nic Roy sealed it with an empty-netter. Jonathan Marchessault, Brett Howden and Alec Martinez also scored for Vegas, who improve to 5-0-0.
Alex Iafallo had two goals for Winnipeg, while Cole Perfetti had the other. The Jets are now 1-3-0 and head to Edmonton to face the Oilers on Saturday night.
Jets trail Golden Knights 3-2 after two periods
8:39 PM
The Winnipeg Jets trail the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 after two periods at Canada Life Centre.
Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti have scored for the home team, while Jonathan Marchessault, Brett Howden and Alec Martinez have the visitors’ goals.
Shots are 20-18 for Winnipeg after 40 minutes.
The Jets led 1-0 early in the first period, then gave up three straight goals before getting the deficit back to one.
Jets, Golden Knights tied 1-1 after one period
7:44 PM
The Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights have traded goals in the opening period at Canada Life Centre.
Alex Iafallo opened the scoring by burying a rebound, but Jonathan Marchessault replied later in the frame by firing a one-timer with his team on the power play.
Shots were 12-10 for the Jets through 20 minutes.
Illness forces bare-bones performance of Jagged Little Pill
5:12 PM
Wednesday night’s performance of Jagged Little Pill: The Musical at the Centennial Concert Hall left audience members in the dark when the show started half an hour late without explanation.
The ensuing production was presented in a “concert version,” without sets, and with performers seated in a semi-circle of chairs on the stage.
According to statement from the show: “The safety and well-being of our audience, cast, crew and orchestra remain our top priority. Due to illness in the company, last night’s performance of Jagged Little Pill could not be presented as intended. We regret any disappointment this change created for patrons and thank the audience for their support of the ‘concert version’ that was presented instead.
“All future performances of Jagged Little Pill at Centennial Concert Hall are scheduled to go on as originally planned.”
Refunds or complimentary entrance to any other performance during the show’s run have been offered to Oct. 18 patrons.
The Tony-winning Broadway musical based on Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album runs to Sunday.
Bombers Schoen doubtful to play vs. Elks
3:25 PM
Winnipeg Blue Bombers all-star receiver Dalton Schoen is doubtful to suit up in a pivotal matchup against the Edmonton Elks at IG Field Saturday night.
Schoen injured his ankle late in a Week 18 win over the B.C. Lions, and as the Bombers returned to practice after an ensuing bye week, Schoen has been unable to join the workouts for three straight days. If Schoen can’t go, the expectation is Brendan O’Leary-Orange will get the start.
Schoen is in the midst of another stellar season, registering the most touchdowns of any receiver, with 10, and has the third-most receiving yards, recording 1,222 on 71 catches.
The Bombers currently lead the West, at 12-4, and can wrap up the division with a win over the Elks.
Police search for suspect after Spence stabbing
11:46 AM
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed in the Spence neighbourhood Thursday morning.
Around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex in the 600 block of Ellice Avenue after receiving reports a man had been stabbed. A 41-year-old man was found and transported to the hospital, the Winnipeg Police Service said in an email.
Police did not provide an update on the victim’s status.
No suspects have been arrested, and the major crimes unit has assumed the investigation, WPS said.
The Mansfield Court apartment building at 626 Ellice Avenue.
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Schmidt to sit tonight for Jets
11:45 AM
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt will be a healthy scratch tonight.
The 32-year-old comes out of the lineup for Logan Stanley, who makes his first appearance of the new season.
Schmidt is making US$5.95 million and is signed through the 2024-25 campaign. He has no points and is a -3 through three games this year.
Winnipeg (1-2-0) hosts the reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-0) at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.
Man arrested, charged with possessing large knife
10:44 AM
A 20-year-old Winnipeg man is facing charges after police spotted him attempting to enter a convenience store in the Centennial neighbourhood armed with a knife.
Around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, police saw the suspect walking norrthbound on Isabel Street toward McDermot Avenue holding a large knife that was partially concealed, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a release Thursday.
Officers watched as the man attempted to enter a store in the first 100 block of Isabel Street. They stopped nearby, and the suspect immediately fled, throwing the knife into a nearby yard.
After a short foot pursuit, police arrested the man and placed him in custody. He is facing charges of possessing a weapon and breaching a recognizance order, and has been released on an undertaking, police said.
