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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
LAS VEGAS – The Winnipeg Jets weren't in California any more.
The Jets cruised to a couple of victories against the lowly Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks earlier this week but were in a duel with a foe from a different stratosphere Thursday night.
While the playoff hopes of the So-Cal clubs fizzled out long ago, the Vegas Golden Knights are sizzling and resemble a legitimate Stanley Cup contender in every way.