The opponent in the closest proximity to the Jets? The Minnesota Wild, and that places an added premium on winning Monday night — for both sides.
It will really be something if the team is able to even come close to matching what it has achieved, over these next 20 games, starting with a crucial divisional showdown Monday in St. Paul.The Jets are 17-4. And that’s after losing three of the previous five games.
Maintaining penthouse residency is going to be a challenge when “Arnie’s Army” reaches the midway point of the schedule following a home game versus Detroit on Jan. 4. Samberg’s misfortune creates an opportunity for others — Haydn Fleury, initially, I would think. And perhaps Ville Heinola eventually.
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