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Disgustingly healthy and sitting in second place in the NHL’s Western Conference, the Winnipeg Jets are in new territory, 18 games into the best start in their brief history.

“I don’t think I’ve had a start like this since I’ve been in the league,” 10-year veteran Bryan Little said, Friday. “Before we’d be trying to battle back into a better position. It takes a bit of the pressure off. You’re able to play more relaxed and more confident.

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“When you’re fighting to get back early in the season, it’s mentally stressful. You know you’ve got to win games, and that puts a lot of pressure on everyone.”

Thursday’s 3-2 shootout win over Philadelphia left the Jets at 11-4-3. They trail only St. Louis in the West, by four points, but have two games in hand.

“It’s a little too early to be standings watching,” Andrew Copp said. “We’ve just got to keep piling up points as much as possible. Obviously, we have a good thing going in the room right now, a good feeling. That can be taken away tomorrow afternoon.”