“Yeah, that’s pretty disappointing”: Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel blasts at Montreal Canadiens fans after team suffers a huge loss

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel has expressed deep frustration after Montreal Canadiens fans dominated the atmosphere at Canada Life Center during a 5-1 loss on Thursday night. Arniel has called the scene " really disappointing," noting it was the worst scenario the coach has faced in his 4 years back. He has also highlighted the challenge of playing in front of so many opposing fans, amidst Winnipeg's ongoing struggles this season.

Actually, this was the last game for the Jets before the Olympic break, leaving the team with a 22-26-8 record at the pause, 11 points back of the Anaheim Ducks for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Jets have a 12-11-5 record on home ice this season after going 30-7-4 in Winnipeg last year en route to winning the Presidents’ Trophy, according to TSN.com. Let's take a look at what the coach has said after fans discouraged the team during the match.

Winnipeg coach expresses disappointment after fans opposed the team’s ongoing struggles this season

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel has voiced strong disappointment over the heavy presence of Montreal Canadiens fans at the Canada Life Center, as the team suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat.

"Yeah, that's pretty disappointing. That's probably the worst that I've seen it in my 4 years back here tonight. That was really disappointing," Arniel said when asked about playing in front of so many Habs supporters.


Not only this, but taking over opposing rinks has become a trend for the Canadiens, with Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Ottawa Senators defencemen Jake Sanderson recently echoing similar frustrations to Arniel’s.

“I really, really appreciate the fans that came out, but I don’t want to see that many red in the future,” Dahlin said after a 4-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He further added, “Yeah, we’re used to it,” Sanderson said after a 6-5 loss to Montreal on Jan. 17. “Playing an away game at home, it happens quite often. It is what it is.” (source: TSN)
The loss has indeed shaken the team to the core, especially with the Habs-heavy atmosphere that took over the building. The Jets are in full-blown crisis with a 22-26-8 record heading into the break, and they lost 10 of their last games before recently beating the Devils. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens currently stands second in the Atlantic Division, four points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning with three more games played.


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