NASHVILLE — The Winnipeg Jets advanced to the Western Conference Final for the first time with a 5-1 win against the Nashville Predators in Game 7 of the second round at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
Paul Stastny had two goals and an assist, Mark Scheifele scored two goals, and Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves for Winnipeg.
«I knew we had a good team, and I knew that if we were going to do anything, you’re going to have to play Nashville in the second round,» Stastny said. «I think this is what you knew it was going to be, and we came out on the winning side.»
The Jets will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the conference final on Saturday.
Los Jetts de Winnipeg avanzaron a la final de la Conferencia del Oeste por primera vez en su historia al superar 5-1 a los Predators de Nashville en el septimo partido de la serie disputado el martes en Nashville.
Paul Stastny tuvo dos goles y asistencia, Mark Scheifele otros dos y Connor Hellebuyck tuvo 36 salvamentos por Winnipeg.
Los Jetts se mediran en una final inedita a los Golden Knights de Las Vegas desde el sabato. Jets por primera vez en esta instancia y las Vegas, equipo de expansion en la misma situación.