Quick thoughts...
CSW - Microcosm of their season. They were pinned in their zone often in the first period, but then turned everything into magic with sublime skill and chemistry. Connor showed that he's an elite talent. I think that running four lines kept them fresh, and as the game wore on they just rag-dolled a tiring Preds' D.
ESL - Quieter game for this line than usual, with Ehlers really having a hard time finding space. But then a great little play by Ehlers gives Laine some space, and a flick of the wrist with Stastny in front breaks the Preds' spell. In the end, you need those talented plays to get the edge in the playoffs. I think we might see Perreault on with Laine and Stastny. That line needs a puck-getter.
PLA - Another strong game from Little. Perreault got stronger as the game wore on, and so did Armia. Maybe shaking off some rust and catching up to the Preds pace.
CLT - Nice to have a real 4th line that you can roll. Just like the rest of the team, they struggled in the first, but they had it rolling from the 2nd and beyond. Great game by Lowry, though would likely fly under the radar for many. Preds D are getting tired of him.
44-8 Outstanding game. Simple and clean game by Trouba. Morrissey was strong.
39-33 - Really liked Enstrom's game. Very steady in his own zone. Buff was a difference maker, but my goodness, why do you pinch behind the O net when you're the only D on a PP, up 4-1, with 2 minutes left in the 2nd period. Really bad decision, there, and it could have cost the Jets dearly.
7-57 Gong show again, for the most part. Made me nervous almost every shift. Myers looks tired and ponderous. Chiarot is a terrible partner for him because he forces Myers to make all the puck plays. Chiarot was back to the "icing machine" stuff.
Hellebuyck was terrific, especially in the 1st. Held the team in the game until they got things going.
Also, I think Ron Mclean is right - the Preds' top 4 was looking weary from the mid-point of the game. They are getting run hard, and the Jets are making them pay. I liked how the Jets have switched their strategy to flush them out from behind their net so they can't get comfortable and get easy changes. It also led to a goal by Connor. The Jets running 4 lines and the Preds running 4 D might be an important storyline in this series... I think the Jets are the fresher team at this point.