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Stanley brought some Buff-like physicality which was nice to see. Also was interesting to see Brayden take two runs at his bro Luke. Playoffs turn brother against brother lol...

A lack of scoring opportunities in the third.

Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum.  I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion.  Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see.  The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round.  In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals.  Getting through the first round is huge.

Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum.  I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion.  Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see.  The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round.  In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals.  Getting through the first round is huge.

Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum.  I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion.  Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see.  The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round.  In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals.  Getting through the first round is huge.

Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum.  I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion.  Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see.  The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round.  In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals.  Getting through the first round is huge.

Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum.  I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion.  Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see.  The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round.  In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals.  Getting through the first round is huge.

Glad we're not playing Colorado in round one...

Glad we're not playing Colorado in round one...

Greg Millen for me. RIP. Won't be the same without him.

Greg Millen for me. RIP. Won't be the same without him.

And we will look back at you as the guy who had to mention Logan Stanley in 95% of his posts....lol...

And we will look back at you as the guy who had to mention Logan Stanley in 95% of his posts....lol...

This is a good point.  I don't understand how there is so little chatter for Arneil for the Jack Adams.  Most so called experts had the Jets as a bubble playoff team at best.  Winning the President's trophy would seem to indicate a coach who elevated his team above expectations.  
Another reason for this team to play the underdog card as motivation. 

If you have eyes, and know anything at all about hockey, there are times that you would be frustrated with Stanley. That goal he was responsible for in Detroit was a prime example. His brain just can't keep up with the game sometimes. 

retires with two more Cups in his pocket lol....

retires with two more Cups in his pocket lol....

The third goal by KConn is a prime example - the Stars were on offense and in a split second Iafallo had broken it up and headmanned it up to Scheif who did an amazing flip of the puck to KConn streaking down the center of the ice, with no one on him as Dallas had been caught flat-footed and totally out of position.  This is what sets us apart.  Talent but also coaching to take advantage of other teams' lapses.  We all know the playoffs means another speed higher and the Jets have had a hard time finding that extra gear in prior years, but the last few games for the Jets to me have been played at a playoff level intensity and the Jets have responded to it well.  Will they be ready this year for the next level?  We will see.
Yes Schenn and Tanev have been much bigger impact players for the Jets than say a Kevin Hayes-like rental would have been, in my opinion.  Schenn gives the D a much-needed veteran presence with his customary physical play and Tanev is an energizer bunny that just hits everything in sight.  That's going to really come into play in the playoff grind should the Jets get through the first round.

Jets technically clinch with 1 point or a Dallas loss of any kind. 

Yes.... Something to do with a tiebreaker which would go to Dallas. I think ROW maybe.... Something like that. 

Right but we have also other player (s) (D and O) play good defense that have helped us win games suggesting the statement  we mainly rely on Helle for defense is a bit flawed.

If you go to the “NHL Playoff Chase” thread I have outlined on nauseating detail the tiebreaker rules for ranking teams. Won’t regurgitate it here, but to explain it quickly:
Dallas is 6 points behind Winnipeg with 3 games each left to play. If Winnipeg loses all 3 and Dallas wins all 3, they would end up tied in points, so the tiebreaker would take effect. First tiebreaker is “regulation wins”. Jets currently have 43, Dallas 41, so Dallas could still finish with 44 and pass the Jets. If they ended up tied in regulation wins, the next tiebreaker is “regulation and overtime wins” where the Jets lead 53 to 48 and cannot be caught. So the upshot is that if the Jets gain one more point or Dallas loses any possible points, Jets finish with more points and win the division. But even if Dallas wins out and the Jets lose out, if any of Dallas’ games go to overtime, the Jets will have the tiebreaker edge and get first place.