Recent struggles have cost the NHLJets their lead in the Central Division. They have one week to turn things around before the playoffs (SportsnetSpec)
locks to win the Central Division?were a fixture in the Jets’ rearview mirror, seven points back and an obvious threat as a second round opponent. On March 24 Nashville was four points behind Winnipeg, and the Jets appeared well on their way to home-ice advantage against a wild card team in Round 1.
"Ever since we’ve clinched it seems like we’re taking it a little bit more lightly, which we shouldn’t," surmised Jets depth forward Mathieu Perreault, speaking to reporters in Winnipeg after a 3-1 loss to Montreal. "I don’t really know how to explain that, it’s just maybe human nature you know, you feel maybe a bit more comfortable knowing you are going to make the playoffs, so you don’t have to try as hard. I’m sure when playoffs come around we’ll go back to our game.
On Saturday, a Montreal Canadiens team fighting for its playoff lives walked into Winnipeg and won. It was the Jets’ final home game of the season, and third straight loss at home.
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