The Jets are showing “no complacency” amid their eight-game winning streak to open the season

Scheifele played a key role in this.

“It was all part of our group there and the approval of everyone,” Jets coach Scott Arniel said. “Mark has to play some tough minutes every night against the opposition, either top strikers or their top D. This role means you have to play in your own area as much as you do in attack, and he does that. “We are very proud of his play. We know the offense will come with these guys, but it's the two-way game that's been impressive for us.

Scheifele tied for the team lead with 10 points (five goals, five assists) and leads all forwards in average ice time per game at 20:34. He also leads the team in even-strength goals with four points, is tied for first with four power play points and is second with 21 shots on goal.

“He’s just so smart,” Winnipeg forward Cole Perfetti said. “He is a great, intelligent player. He sees the ice well and knows when to pass and when to shoot. He really has the dual threat of his ability to score and pass, and that makes him dangerous. He's a great man to have on your team. He's a great guy to watch and learn from.

As effective as Scheifele has been this season, the 31-year-old center still believes there is room for improvement over what he has been able to deliver so far.

“You know, it's funny to say that I probably didn't play the best that I can and that I would like to,” he said. “I don't think there was 60 minutes where I thought, 'Oh, you played a great game.' I think there's a lot more to it, but I think there's a lot more to it, and a lot more than I expect from myself.

“That’s the beauty of it. I think that's what excites me, that's what motivates me because there's more and it's going on. My thought was not to pursue it too much. Just try to find it game by game and try to put together a full 60 minutes and go from there.