The Winnipeg Jets pushed themselves into the Western Conference Finals with a gritty Game 7 victory over the Nashville Predators. It was a hell of a series. Now they’ve earned a date with the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL’s second youngest team. The Vegas Golden Knights are, of course, the youngest, this being their first season. An expansion team in the Conference Finals. What a world.
This time, though, the Jets will have home ice. That will be nice. Yes, they won three games in Nashville in the Semis, but playing the first two (and a potential Game 7) in Winnipeg, is quite nice.
Now, if you’ve been following along, you’ll know the Winnipeg Jets are the best team remaining in the NHL Playoffs. The regular season point total is just part of it. Tampa and Washington are popular teams in popular markets. Steven Stamkos and Alex Ovechkin are big stars.
Vegas is a media darling due to their ‘Expansion Status’. Their roster is much more impressive than it looks at first glance. Marc-Andre Fleury is a Stanley Cup Winner, and they’re going to be a challenge.
The Winnipeg Jets are very good very disrespected. The media flocks where the money is, and it’s on the other three teams. There are plenty of reasons to believe that Winnipeg will be hoisting the Cup when the dust clears. Let’s break it down, shall we?