They earned road wins over both the league-leading Anaheim Ducks and defending Stanley Cup-champion Chicago Blackhawks have won six-of-eight games with Maurice behind the bench.Īnd neither Jokinen nor Maurice viewed Tuesday’s loss as a step backwards from the kind of defensive zone game he’s trying to teach. Article contentīut with the hiring of new coach Paul Maurice, the Jets have already done some surprising things in a relatively short period of time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After Friday’s game they play four more road contests before the Olympics, then return Feb. They have plenty of distance to cover and not much time to do it as they head into the Olympic break. The Jets stand 12th, eight points behind the Canucks before Wednesday’s action. U.S., Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel 'a little nervous' about security at Sochi OlympicsĪlthough they’ve gone 4-6-1 in their last 11 games, the Canucks (27-19-9 after losing to Chicago on Wednesday) are at least currently where the Jets want to be - holding down the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot.Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson instrumental in Ottawa’s success.Jonathan Bernier thriving as Maple Leafs' No.Ben Scrivens makes record 59 saves as Oilers win third straight.The Jets’ coaches and a handful of players were on the ice Wednesday but things will get more serious Thursday as the squad gears up for another important game against a Western Conference rival. “I think as a team we’re moving in the right direction and we just try to get our energy levels up and try to get a win Friday,” he added.

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