Game 62: Jets 3 Senators 2 post-game report

Quick Game Note:

Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine both had two assists in a solid opening period for Winnipeg.  The second assist for Scheifele meant he hit the 60 point plateau for the second straight season (25 goals and 35 assists in his 59th game) and slipped into the top five in the NHL for points.  Last year he had 61 points (29 goals and 32 assists) in 71 games.  Patrik Laine is up to 52 points (28 goals and 24 assists) in 54 games as he continues to extend his rookie points lead over Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marker who both have 48 points.   Leafs play the Hurricanes tonight so Matthews will have an opportunity to get some points tonight before the Jets and Leafs play on Tuesday night.  That game should be a doozy.

The Jets had a 3-1 lead but this was narrowed to 3-2 and with 3.5 seconds to go the Senators thought they had tied the game but video review proved inconclusive and it was ruled no goal.  Jets win their second straight game and are 3-0-1 in last four contests.

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Audio:

Blake Wheeler:  What did he see on that last play that was reviewed.  On the start the Jets had.  Importance of the win today.  Does he feel like they are playing their best hockey of the season?  What are the Jets doing well away from the puck?

Connor Hellebuyck:  What did he see on that play at the end that got reviewed.  Assessment of the Jets overall game.  On having a lighter load yesterday, made today a bit easier?  On what teams were doing well in their transition game.  Having success in back to backs.  Did it feel like he was going back to back today?  On the excitement going into Toronto.

Mark Scheifele:  What has he liked from the road trip?  What stands out from the games?  When did the physicality start to be a part of the Jets game?  Thoughts on the replay at the end of the game.  Is he feeling solid offensively?  On the praise he has received on the defensive end of his game.  On opportunity to end the road trip with an important game against Leafs.

Coach Maurice:  Did he like the way his team started that game?  Good things happen when you throw the puck on the net.  On Scheifele’s game.  Was he confident that the review wasn’t going to be a goal.  On Hellebuyck’s game.  Can he see the confidence in Hellebuyck’s game?  On why the team is playing this way now but wasn’t last week.  Importance of last game to end this road trip.

All audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.