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The Winnipeg Jets returned home in the wee hours Wednesday after an exceptionally eventful — and big-picture successful — road swing that included matchups with a three-pack of non-playoff teams.
The quality of opponents speaks volumes about the kind of trip it was to Chicago and Eastern Canada.
It started out ugly against the Blackhawks last Thursday but produced three straight exhilarating victories, although the last two demonstrated a marked departure from the team's foundation of defensive soundness and quality goaltending.