Winnipeg Jets like flying under the radar as best NHL team in Canada
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele doesn’t care if the Winnipeg Jets aren’t big news in Canadian hockey circles.
While a lot headlines this season have focused on the success of Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs or the plight of Connor McDavid and the lowly Edmonton Oilers, the Jets have quietly climbed up the NHL standings.
Winnipeg (17-6-4) moved into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with Sunday’s 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. Their 38 points give them a two point advantage on the St. Louis Blues (17-8-2).
“If we’re getting points in games or we’re winning games that’s all that matters to us,” Scheifele said. “We don’t care if we get attention, we don’t care if we get accolades because of it. They can take all the media attention and we’ll continue to work on our game and try to be the best team we can be.”