The West is considered the more wide open conference as the playoffs begin, but slowing Connor McDavid and the Oilers will be tough.
SIGNIFICANT INJURIES: Jets C Cole Perfetti will miss some or all of the first round, Sam Gagner is out. Vegas looks to get forward Mark Stone back, but is still missing G Logan Thompson and LW William Carrier with lower body issues at present.Article content
WHAT ELSE: It’s shaping up as a ‘frenemy’ crease battle between Connor Hellebuyck and his former Jets back-up Laurent Brossoit, who is doing well in the unlikely starter’s role … All’s well in the Winnipeg room after a rough patch threatened their playoff hopes under intense media scrutiny … Vegas’s Jack Eichel gets his long awaited chance in playoffs, while Pierre-Luc Dubois looks to excel in a two-way role for the Jets … Winnipeg, which averaged the fewest shots per game of any playoff team,...
DID YOU KNOW: While Winnipeg fans plan another playoff home ‘White Out’, the Knights just introduced a new team pet for playoffs, Goldie the goldfish, who lives in a dressing room tank.Article content QUOTE: “I’ve seen guys with his ability, size and strength control a playoff series.” — Jets head coach Ric Bowness on Dubois.
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