The Winnipeg Jets coming back to tie the series against the Blues wasn’t exactly shocking. I was surprised, sure, and I’m assuming most didn’t see it coming.
But it’s hardly the most shocking thing to happen this postseason. Yes, the Tampa Bay Lightning getting swept by a team that’s never won a playoff series before was pretty astonishing.
The Penguins got swept as well, though the Islanders are pretty good. Still, I was surprised to see a Sidney Crosby-led team get swept.
Columbus showing up (and Tampa embarrassing themselves) leads me to think the Winnipeg Jets have a real shot at winning the Stanley Cup, which is a thing I almost resigned myself to thinking impossible.