from Paul Edmonds of TSN,

Some would suggest just qualifying for the playoffs would make for a magical season, especially since they battled through injuries all winter, a few suspensions, a tracksuit issue that resulted in a major trade, and a schedule that never seemed to relent on the degree of difficulty it provided Winnipeg on who they played and when. Yet, through it all, they not only qualified for the playoffs but almost seemed to relish in the adversity. After all, the Jets established franchise records for points in a season (99), fewest goals allowed (210), most shutouts (7) and tied team-bests in wins (43) and road victories (20). They also posted five more wins at home this season over last and increased their win total in their own division by seven from a year ago.

And now, as the club prepares for only its second playoff series in franchise history, they do so against an Anaheim Ducks team that won the Western Conference this season with 51 wins, the second most in the NHL this year.

As a group, the Jets have plenty of playoff experience within their dressing room, with Andrew Ladd, Dustin Byfuglien and Michael Frolik having all won a Stanley Cup with Chicago previously, while players like Lee Stempniak and Mathieu Perreault have recent post-season experience.

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