Winnipeg comes off an extremely impressive Game 7 and series win over Nashville while winning three times on the road and the other one went into overtime. What's even more surprising is the Jets chased a premier goalie in Pekka Rinne three times in the series, including on Thursday after just seven shots. Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves for the Jets in Game 7 and Paul Stastny finished with two goals and an assist. Mark Scheifele also scored twice and Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had two assists. The amazing Vegas Golden Knights will nevertheless start on the road for the first time after having home-ice advantage in the first two rounds. Winnipeg is 42-11 its last 53 home games and 20-6 its last 26 games against the Pacific Division. Also, the Jets have won 40 of their last 57 overall and they are 44-21 with one day of rest. Play the Jets.
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