Epic game.
Lowry was a beast, especially after Arniel pulled out the line blender and put him with Connor and Iafallo. The Ehlers-Namestnikov-Perfetti line were clicking after being reunited, too.
Pionk with a performance that should rank high in Jets lore. He ignited offense from the point but he was also fierce on D. Samberg was also a stalwart. Schenn with his best game as a Jet. Fleury showed poise and verve that I didn't think he possessed.
Perfetti with a performance that stamps his arrival on the biggest NHL stage. He's had a strong series, and last night his mitts were surgical.
Hellebuyck has been waging a psychological battle this series, and maybe that performance lets him relax a bit and get back to his game.
The post game reactions and scrums were full of the best vibes, from the on-ice passion of Lowry with Scott Oake to Perfetti's ode to the captain in the scrum. Chevy and Simmons went bananas in their suite, and Chipman sharing the joy as the Jets headed off the ice. They were all spitting mad about the lack of response by officials to the Blues' star-targetting, so the win was extra sweet. The entire NHL media was laser focused on this game, and the Jets and their fans have them an unforgettable spectacle. (Predictably, the only sour note was from Paul Friesen who wanted to recount the gaffes with Connor and Ehlers. Connor was gracious, but Ehlers gave him a swift kick. Read the room, Paul).
Now up to 60 wins since this season started. It's a great time to be a Jets fan.