Despite basically needing to run the table to remain mathematically alive, last night was a case of the Jets doing what they can. No sleep-walking, no voice-raising pep talks, just a tidy, complete game. (WiebesWorld)
This was a much tidier effort for the, who quite simply got the job done in a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday that completed a two-game road swing.
Hellebuyck was not nearly as busy as he’d been one night early, but he once again stood tall on a night where Sam Montembeault threatened to become the latest unheralded goalie to frustrate and ultimately handcuff the Jets. Barron had been used primarily on the fourth line since joining the Jets, outside of a few bump-up shifts, but he took full advantage of this chance to move up with Nikolaj Ehlers andIn a limited sample size, Barron has shown a willingness to get to the net and an ability to move well and get engaged physically.
“I figured it would be a good opportunity for me to show that I can play up the lineup,” said Barron, who appeared in 18 games with the Rangers over the past two seasons after completing his collegiate career at Cornell University. “Even just to get this run, I think this is the most consecutive games that I’ve played in the NHL now, since being called up.
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