WINNIPEG - Late on Sunday night, the Winnipeg Jets found out who they'll face in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Nashville Predators shutout the Colorado Avalanche in Game Six of their best-of-seven series, setting the stage for a match-up between the NHL's top two teams.
Nashville's 117 points (53-18-11) earned them the Presidents' Trophy and top spot in the Central Division, while the Jets (52-20-10) finished right behind them with 114 points.
"I would think the philosophy and style of play are very similar. The elements are very similar," said head coach Paul Maurice.
"It's a high-event game. There's lots of action all the time. The game doesn't really slow down when we play there aren't blocks of time where teams are just dumping pucks and playing the same game. It's very intense, and very exciting for the full 60 (minutes)."
Jets anticipate fast, physical series with Predators
Second Round series pits NHL's top two regular season teams against each other
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