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FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, Gerard Gallant, former Florida Panthers head coach, gets into a cab after being relieved of his duties following an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. The Western Conference final features two coaches — Gerard Gallant of Vegas, Paul Maurice of Winnipeg — who have taken long, winding roads to perhaps the best teams of their careers. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Gallant, Maurice took long road to lead Golden Knights, Jets

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

The Vegas Golden Knights' celebrate after Jonathan Marchessault (81) scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, not shown, during first period game 2 NHL Western Conference Finals hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchessault makes Golden Knights glad Panthers gave him up

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

The Las Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after Tomas Tatar (90) scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during first period game 2 NHL Western Conference Finals hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchessault-led Golden Knights top Jets 3-1 in Game 2

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Mark Scheifele (55), Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Patrik Laine (29) celebrate Byfuglien's goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference final, Saturday, May 12, 2108, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Jets built Cup contender by drafting, developing talent

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 10, 2018 file photo Winnipeg Jets fans react during a viewing party in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series between the Jets and the Nashville Predators being played in Nashville, Tenn. Winnipeg was already gripped by playoff fever. Now, with the Jets in the Western Conference final, the temperature is rising further. Jets merchandise is flying off shelves and downtown office workers are decked out in team jerseys. The passion surpasses the glory days of 40 years ago when the Jets were champions of the World Hockey Association. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets are soaring through playoffs, and Winnipeg is buzzing

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Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference final, Saturday, May 12, 2108, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets jump on Golden Knights early, open series with 4-2 win

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny, right, celebrates after teammate Tyler Myers, not shown, scored a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, left, of Finland, during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stastny helping Jets on, off ice and into conference finals

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets celebrate after defeating the Nashville Predators 5-1 in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets advanced to the Western Conference final. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jets face quick turnaround to host Vegas in Western finals

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny (25) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74), of Finland, during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 5-1, and advanced to the Western Conference final. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rested Golden Knights ready to face Jets in Western final

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets celebrate a goal by Paul Stastny (25) against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vegas next in Western final after Jets stun Preds in Game 7

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg (9) and Ryan Johansen (92) celebrate Forsberg's goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL hockey playoff action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 7, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Preds, Jets lean heavily on Rinne, Hellebuyck in Game 7

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 1, 2018, file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien (33) celebrates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The NHL is, indeed, back in &quot;The 'Peg.&quot; And the Jets are better than ever this year in preparing to play Game 7 of their second-round playoff series at Nashville on Thursday night, May 10. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Winning in Winnipeg: Jets fans unleash their support

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg (9) and Ryan Johansen (92) celebrate Forsberg's goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL hockey playoff action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 7, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Forsberg, Rinne help Predators beat Jets to force Game 7

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his empty-net goal in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins bench during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals, Jets push Penguins and Preds to the brink

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates with Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler, from left, after Connor scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jets rout Preds 6-2, grab 3-2 West semifinal lead

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

A shot by Winnipeg Jets' Jacob Trouba's (8) is stopped by Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) as Viktor Arvidsson (33) defends during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rinne, Preds rebound with 2-1 win vs Jets to tie series at 2

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Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and Dustin Byfuglien (33) celebrating after Byfuglien scored against the Nashville Predators during second period NHL hockey playoff action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday May 1, 2018. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets overcome 3-goal deficit and soar past Predators 7-4

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Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, celebrates with Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland; Filip Forsberg (9), also of Sweden; and Ryan Ellis (4) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators beat Jets 5-4 in 2OT to even Western semi at 1-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) celebrates with right wing Patric Hornqvist (72), of Sweden; right wing Phil Kessel (81); center Dominik Simon (12); and others after Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cup finalist Pens, Predators face different tests in round 2

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets left wing Brandon Tanev celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hellebuyck smothers Preds as Jets grab 1-0 lead with 4-1 win

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press