The Winnipeg Jets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
The Jets have posted an impressive 8-2 record since hiring Paul Maurice to replace Claude Noel as head coach nearly three weeks ago. Their recent run makes it much easier to see the playoff line even though they’re not quite there yet.
During this 10-game run with Maurice behind the bench, the Jets have beaten quality teams such as the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks. Their only losses came against the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators, both by one goal.
Statistically speaking, the Jets have drastically improved under Maurice. They average 3.3 goals per game and only allow 2.1 goals against per game. While under Noel, the Jets averaged 2.6 goals per game and gave up roughly 3.0 against. It doesn’t take a mathematician to see why the Jets are winning games under Maurice.
Obviously, the numbers are one thing, but the work you do to achieve the results is what matters. Under Noel, the hard work just wasn’t there. The sudden coaching change sparked the team in ways Noel couldn’t. And Maurice has done a fabulous job working ...
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Winnipeg Jets Soaring Under Paul Maurice, but Is It a Little Too Late?
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