from Frank Seravalli of TSN,

If there was any doubt about how the Winnipeg Jets would respond just 47 hours after an emotional Game 7 triumph in the Music City, it dissipated in short order Saturday night.

Apparently, what happens in Nashville doesn’t stay in Nashville.

Three goals on eight shots in seven minutes for the Jets - against a goaltender that entered the night with a playoff-best .951 save percentage.

“The first game of a new round, I think everyone wants to get that first shift out of the way,” Jets centre said. “But then all of the sudden you have the lead and you can relax a little bit.”

With goals from top guns , and Byfuglien to open the Western Conference final with a convincing 4-2 win, Winnipeg has quickly put Vegas on a Highway to the Danger Zone.

The Jets can take a 2-0 series edge to Sin City with a win in Game 2 on Monday night. Playoff hockey comes at you fast, the Golden Knights learned in the introduction to their stiffest test yet.

“We’re going to see what kind of team we are,” Vegas forward said. “Monday is definitely a must-win game.”

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Below, watch Gerard Gallant post-game.