Defenceman wants squad to get its game right

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Byfuglien's return bolsters Jets' campaign

(AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks, Monday, in Chicago. The big blueliner wants to get his team's game right for the playoffs.

CHICAGO — Dustin Byfuglien is likely going to have a big say in just how far the Winnipeg Jets can go this spring. And while the big defenceman’s return to the lineup certainly provides a much-needed boost, he’s not taking anything for granted.

“We’ve got our work cut out for us,” Byfuglien admitted Monday, prior to his team taking on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. “If you look at our next opponents,…