Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team after a month-long leave of absence due to his wife, Judy Bowness, suffering a seizure. Bowness expressed gratitude for the support received during this difficult time. He was back behind the bench for the game against the Panthers, which the Jets won 3-0. Nino Niederreiter, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Adam Lowry scored for the Jets, with Connor Hellebuyck making 32 saves for the shutout. The Jets improved to 12-5-2 for the season.
Connor Hellebuyck makes 32 saves, #NHLJets shutout Panthers in Bowness' return https://t.co/8OWWs4O0tU
#NHLJets improve to 12-5-2 on the season after a 3-0 win over #FlaPanthers on Friday. 32 saves for Connor Hellebuyck, goals for Nino Niederreiter, Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry. Jets close out three-game road trip Sunday vs #Preds 33rd career shutout for Hellebuyck
FINAL: Jets 3, Panthers 0
Take 2: Adam Lowry scores into the empty net with 3:49 to go and it's 3-0 #NHLJets Shorthanded goal for Lowry, who is up to 4 goals on the season. Assists to Mason Appleton and Dylan Samberg
The #NHLJets are going to improve to 12-5-2 after pitching a near-perfect game against the Florida Panthers in head coach Rick Bowness' return behind the bench. Team does him proud. Stunning performance.
END OF 2: Jets 1, Panthers 0 Shots: 19-18 WPG 1:28 left of 4-on-4 to start the 3rd E-Rod looks to be OK, so that's good.
2nd period comes to a close. #NHLJets still lead Panthers 1-0, thanks to a goal from Nino Niederreiter and 18 saves from Connor Hellebuyck. Sergei Bobrovsky has also been sharp. SOG 19-18 for Winnipeg. 1:28 to go in 4-on-4 play to start the third.
After 2: Jets 1, Panthers 0 — SOG: 19-18 WPG This one will be 4-on-4 for the first 1:28 of the third. Samberg in the box for WPG, Tkachuk for FLA.
First period comes to a close. #NHLJets 1 #FlaPanthers 0. SOG 10-6 for Winnipeg. Not a lot of free ice available in this one. 7 seconds left in the Bobrovsky minor to start the 2nd.
Another good road period for the #NHLJets. Pretty tight from both teams. Jets lead 1-0 from Niederreiter's sixth.
After 1: Jets 1, Panthers 0 — SOG: 10-6 WPG Jets will start the second with seven seconds of PP Time.
END OF 1: Jets 1, Panthers 0 Shots: 10-6 WPG 7 seconds left on the PP for the Jets
End of 1 in Sunrise: #nhlJets 1, #FlaPanthers 0 … SOG: WPG 10-6
Dylan Samberg shot from left point sneaks through Sergei Bobrovsky and Nino Niederreiter pushes it over the line. 1-0 #NHLJets with 2:17 to go in 1st period. Adam Lowry won the offensive-zone draw.
Nino Niederreiter puts Winnipeg up 1-0 with 2:17 to go in the first.
Noesen opens the scoring and puts Carolina up 1-0 with 1:48 left in the first.
Good to see Rick Bowness back behind the bench. #NHLJets
Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench tonight against the Panthers. He spoke about the health of his wife, Judy, who suffered a seizure and thanked the organization for their support during a difficult time: https://t.co/tgR94LRNBY https://t.co/rVM6CPinMx
#NHLJets HC Rick Bowness says his wife Judy's health is improving. They've been here in Boca Raton during the past 10 days or so to help her recovery. He thanked the Jets organization, coaching staff and players for their support during his leave. Understandably,he was emotional.
#NHLJets head coach Rick Bowness back behind bench after leave https://t.co/3BsdUKHoNT
Rick Bowness will, indeed, be back behind the bench tonight against the Panthers. #NHLJets
Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness returned to the team Friday following a month-long leave of absence, the club announced. Bowness’ leave came after his wife, Judy Bowness, suffered a seizure on Oct. 22. More ⤵️ https://t.co/wARPNpelLW