Jets Fight to Salvage a Two-All Draw
The Jets played out a 2-2 draw with the San Jose Barracuda in the American Hockey League (AHL) on Friday night.
The Jets opened the scoring in the first period when Kristian Vesalainen deflected a point shot from Ville Heinola past Barracuda goaltender Alexei Melnichuk. The Barracuda tied the game in the second period, after a turnover from the Jets led to a goal from Maxim Letunov.
The Jets regained the lead in the third period when David Gustafsson scored on a power play. However, the Barracuda tied the game again with just over three minutes remaining in regulation time, after a bad turnover from the Jets led to a goal from Tristen Robins.
Jets' Power Play Struggles Continue
The Jets' power play continued to struggle on Friday night, going 0-for-4 with the man advantage. The Jets have now gone 0-for-12 on the power play in their last four games.
The Jets' power play has been a major disappointment this season, ranking 29th in the AHL with a success rate of just 15.6%. The Jets have struggled to generate chances on the power play, and they have been unable to capitalize on the opportunities they have had.
Jets' Penalty Kill Shines
The Jets' penalty kill was a bright spot on Friday night, going 3-for-3 against the Barracuda's power play. The Jets' penalty kill has been one of the best in the AHL this season, ranking fourth with a success rate of 87.5%.
The Jets' penalty kill has been a key factor in their success this season. The Jets have been able to kill off penalties at a high rate, which has helped them to win close games.
What's Next for the Jets?
The Jets will return to action on Saturday night when they host the Tucson Roadrunners. The Roadrunners are currently second in the AHL's Pacific Division, with a record of 12-5-1-1.
The Jets will need to be at their best to beat the Roadrunners. The Roadrunners are a fast and skilled team, and they will be a tough test for the Jets.