The Jets look very much like they’re right there as well - they would love to shake off first-round losses the past two seasons - which might make what Maurice said on the ice back on June 24 strangely prophetic.
The Winnipeg Jets are off to a flying start, stamping themselves as a Stanley Cup contender
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Maurice said he’s optimistic Barkov will return in time for - if not sooner than - the Panthers’ two NHL Global Series games against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 1- 2, which are being held in the center's hometown of Tampere, Finland.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury
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