In a building you're not supposed to win in against a team you're not supposed to beat, the Winnipeg Jets went 5-1 under coach Paul Maurice, defeating the mighty Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at the United Center Sunday night. Blake Wheeler scored twice (including an empty-netter) and Andrew Ladd added what proved to be the winner late in the third, the 150th of his career. Evander Kane played in his 500th NHL game.
Al Montoya got the start and shone brilliantly, keeping the Jets in the game after the first two periods when the Blackhawks dominated the play. He made 34 saves.
When was the last time the Jets won back-to-back games?
The Jets have now won six out of their last seven games and are gaining not only momentum, but confidence. Maurice has them believing in themselves that on any given night they can beat any team. After beating the Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and keeping the high-powered offence of the San Jose Sharks to one goal; Maurice may be right about that.
