Trouba admits every playoff year is different, however, the similarity to what occurred in the second round against the Predators last spring, at least on the surface, is comparable to what the Jets are going through right now. Like when they faced Nashville, Winnipeg had some momentum entering Friday nights game against the Blues, and both outings ended in defeat. However, the wrinkle in the current predicament is the Blues three-goal third period rally in the third period to steal Game Five in regulation.
"The only way to look at it, is if you can't flush it, our season is going to be done." stated Copp.
"No real choice there, flush it last night, this morning, (Friday) and then kinda attack it and look forward to game six.
For his part, Trouba says there is no hiding from the pressure.
"It's an elimination game, you're not going to lie to yourself or try to paint a picture that's not of what it is. You gotta be honest with yourself and know your back is against the wall and find a way to get the series back to Winnipeg."
Winnipeg Head coach Paul Maurice admitted the challenges facing his team at this stage of the series are mental rather than tactical. Shoved into a position of having to win the next two games to advance, pushes the boundaries of self-discipline
"It's just a game, right, you've got another set of emotions. But, you don't want to get outside the game. Secret plays, killer plays, chances to break a game wide open five minutes into the first. You just go out and focus on playing the details of the game."