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5 reasons why Winnipeg Jets will win the Stanley Cup

By Thomas Brandwood

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 2: Andrew Copp
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MONTREAL, QC – APRIL 03: The Winnipeg Jets celebrate a victory against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on April 3, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC – APRIL 03: The Winnipeg Jets celebrate a victory against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on April 3, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

1. They are the NHL’s hottest team heading into the playoffs

Another similarity to the 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins, who were eventually crowned champions, the Jets are the hottest team heading into the playoffs.

The Jets are 9-1-0 in their past 10 games, beating notable playoff teams Toronto, Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles and Anaheim.

Over their last 10 games, the soaring Jets have outscored teams 39-31. Over this 10-game stand, the Jets have also won every game that has been stretched to extra time, proving they still have gas in the tank when it matters most.

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With an elite young netminder, young players who are ready for the playoffs, game breakers in Wheeler and Byfuglien, home ice advantage with a city behind them and momentum on their side, the Winnipeg Jets will be a force to be reckoned with in the NHL playoffs. They have the formula in place, and a great chance to the compete for the Stanley Cup this postseason.

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