Jets fan calls Winnipeg’s playoff run a ‘lifelong dream’

CAPTION:The Winnipeg Jets are in Las Vegas for Friday’s Game 4 of the NHL's Western Conference final, trailing the Golden Knights 2-1. One fan says he’s excited to see the Jets make it this deep into the playoffs. (May 17, 2018) SOUNDBITE: Mark Kuriata, JETS FAN SOUNDBITE: Brandon Chubaty, JETS FAN SOUNDBITE: Paul Bodnarchuk, JETS FAN PLACELINE: Las Vegas CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE:Winnipeg Jets fans have arrived in Las Vegas revelling in the novelty of both their team in the third round of NHL playoffs and coming to Sin City to watch it. "We've been waiting our whole lifetime to be this deep in the series and then you throw Las Vegas in it, it's nuts," said Chris Kirkwood in the shade of T-Mobile Arena. The Jets trailed the expansion Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in the NHL's Western Conference final with Game 4 back at T-Mobile on Friday and the series returning to Winnipeg for Sunday's Game 5. Some Jets fans had long travel days to follow their team.