The Winnipeg Jets are off to a flying start, stamping themselves as a Stanley Cup contender

Winnipeg Jets' Gabriel Vilardi, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in New York.

Winnipeg Jets' Gabriel Vilardi, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)


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SUNRISE, Fla. — The Winnipeg Jets, even with losses in two of their last three games, are 16-3-0. They have woken up alone atop the NHL standings every day for the last four weeks. They'll lead the league after 20 games for the first time. A win Friday in Pittsburgh would tie for the fifth-most points after 20 games in NHL history with 34. They are every bit a Stanley Cup contender and Florida coach Paul Maurice is among those who saw this coming.

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