There have been plenty of up and downs for the Winnipeg Jets this season.
But if one thing has been consistent through 47 games, it’s the Jets’ poor performance on the penalty kill. Heading into the all-star break, the Jets’ 77.2 per cent efficiency rate ranks 27th out of 30 teams, behind only the Arizona Coyotes (76.6), Calgary Flames (75.7) and Ottawa Senators (75.3). It doesn’t help that the Jets are one of the most penalized teams in the NHL, atop the league leaders in almost every category including a league-high 207 minor penalties.
Needless to say, the penalty kill has become a sore spot for Winnipeg, and one in need of major fixing if they hope to return to the post-season.