“Certainly in the hockey that we’ve played, the players understand that we’re not dominating teams.” “I don’t think we’ve ever gotten too excited about ourselves here,” head coach Paul Maurice said. The Jets will go with the same lineup that defeated the Habs, including Sami Niku on defence, Pierre-Luc Dubois on the wing with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler and Connor Hellebuyck in goal. But at the same time, we have to find a way to play better and make sure we play good on home ice.” Obviously, you like to win those kind of games and find ways to win in different ways. “That kind of game isn’t sustainable throughout the year. “That’s, of course, something we’ve brought up this morning,” Pionk said. The Jets are coming off a 2-1 overtime win over Montreal on Saturday, two points stolen from a game in which they were outplayed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. So if you can take that away and start building your game you might be able to put a little doubt in their mind.” “They’re looking to get a little confidence, whether it’s a good start to the game, a good first period. “It’s important that you get off to a good start against teams like that,” centre Adam Lowry said. The Jets are 8-3-1 since, and riding a four-game win streak. Vancouver lost its next six games and has a 2-9-2 record, since. “We have to remember, too, that the last time they were in this building they beat us.” “You look at their roster, they have a ton of good players and they’re a really good team despite their record,” Jets defenceman Neal Pionk said, Monday morning. It’s also the kind of thinking that could result in the Jets frittering away valuable points in the North Division playoff race. The next issue of The Winnipeg Sun's Daily Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.
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