It’s fair to say that Winnipeg Jets sniper Patrik Laine didn’t have the smoothest start to the season, but is he back in business after his hat trick against Vancouver?
It’s undeniable, Patrik Laine can shoot the puck. His first goal against the Canucks started with him being in the perfect position. Uncovered in the slot, he’s not going to miss an opportunity like that, almost ever. His second goal though, was truly spectacular. This is the one that reminded me how good of a shooter this kid is. Honestly, I watched the replay over, and over, and over, just thinking about how good he can be.
Now, fast forward to last nights game against Calgary. The shooter potted a couple of goals in this one, bringing his goal total even higher to 13 this season. Two snipes, again that prove how deadly Laine can be when he’s on his game.
If you put him in the right spot, giving him a good opportunity to score, he won’t miss. He had a slow start, but now he could be onto something. With five goals in two games, plus his spectacular performance in Finland that lead the Winnipeg Jets to win one game, I think he’s starting to fly.
The line of Little in between Connor and Laine is also beginning to gain chemistry. Not only is Laine rolling, but he’s helped a guy like Bryan Little begin to step in and make a difference. In Kyle Connor‘s last five games, he’s racked up eight points as well. Little has three in his last three.
Anyways, the point here is that these guys are starting to really find their way, especially Patrik Laine. He’ll be up for a real test tomorrow, when Winnipeg face off against the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota currently occupies second place in the Central Division, two points up on the Winnipeg Jets. If Laine has another good performance, it’s fair to say he could be starting a possible hot streak, like most of last season.
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The performance of this line will be crucial to whether the Jets can make a deep run, or if they will stop short.