I think this notion that somehow the Jets based on their style of play just slides seamlessly into "playoff hockey" as opposed to the Predators who must make bigger adjustments is nonsense. ALL teams need to adjust from the regular season to round #2, #3, etc.
Winnipeg beat Nashville only once in five games this season. Nashville won three. In 2018 the Predators have two wins against Winnipeg, and the Jets have none. In fact, given that the Predators didn't seem to have any trouble beating the Jets all season, one could argue that if they do step up their physical play they should be even more successful in the playoffs.
Last edited by Textcritic; 04-26-2018 at 11:50 AM.
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