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Maybe the most impressive aspect of the game was the balanced ice time — no player was marooned on the bench. Every forward played at least 10 minutes.

The Jets are playing the right way -- playing physical, fast with emotion and passion. But sometimes, it’s the little stuff that jumps up and bites you.

Between now and Dec. 16, Winnipeg will play three big games against Dallas, and Colorado twice. Those games will show the fanbase just how good this version of the Jets is.

Winnipeg's game Saturday afternoon against Dallas is the next test that will help define what this team is and can be.

Vegas, the defending champions, have 21 of a possible 22 points to start this season. And quite obviously, it’s something the Winnipeg Jets are trying to emulate.

Three big wins in five days have changed the Jets’ fortunes — and probably the attitude of many people about the team, too

In spite of the loss to Vegas on Thursday, backup goalie Laurent Brossoit’s play has to make many people feel good about the Winnipeg Jets’ goalie tandem.

The game was far from perfect, but I suspect most people in the organization feel more positive about the Jets than they did before the game — even if it was a loss.

There is a very good chance that every team located in the Great White North will, in fact, have more points in the standings than they did last season.

Injuries are a big reason to question the value of the NHL pre-season. The Jets are already nursing injuries to Mason Appleton, Cole Perfetti, Nate Schmidt and Nikolaj Ehlers.