CAPTION: Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler says the Nashville arena is a “great environment” and he expects an exciting atmosphere for Thursday’s Game 7 against the Predators. (May 8, 2018) 1.

SOUNDBITE: Tyler Myers, Jets defenceman 2.

SOUNDBITE: Paul Maurice, Jets coach 3.

SOUNDBITE: Blake Wheeler, Jets captain PLACELINE: Winnipeg CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE: The Winnipeg Jets looked to have everything going for them heading into Monday.

An opponent seemingly on the ropes, a city bubbling with anticipation, a raucous home crowd, and a confident group ready to take its first step into a conference final.

The trouble is, someone forgot to tell the Nashville Predators.