I think that's one way to look at it. The Jets caught a lucky break that Eriksson-Ek and Spurgeon were out for this game. Eriksson-Ek in particular changes the whole Wild lineup, he's their PP net front presence, and was the best player in the shellacking they gave us in St. Paul.
But maybe you are right. Winning one goal games in OT might be enough.
Love that Pionk got the 3rd star tonight. He's been maligned so much this offseason, and you see some chemistry between him and Samberg that carries off the ice too. Samberg's game looks strong, I'm glad he got the promotion this year.
I'd be curious to see the number of chances by d-pair given up early in the season, because it looks like Morrissey and De Melo have been a little loose defensively early on, giving up some grade As, and you expect that they will tighten up with some more games under their belt.
Injuries suck but it's part of the game sometimes it works for you and sometimes it goes against you nothing you can do about it.
Going into the season most people were worried about the defense, special teams, faceoff wins ,#2 center.
Looks like we worried for nothing ... 3 of the 4 have been solved already..
Defense looks good with Pionk & Samberg and Miller & Fleury
And after one week guess who is number one in the league in PP at 42.9% and PK at 100%.
The last 2 games the faceoff wins also have improved leading to important goals and time possession.
Basically the Jets are the same team as last year only with new coaches ... what a difference.
I know its only one week but if the Jets play like this all season they are a top 10 team easy.