Winnipeg Jets in a serious rut after shellacking by Tampa Bay Lightning By KEN WIEBE, QMI Agency

Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec was not happy after giving up his fifth goal against Tampa Bay on Friday. (MIKE CARLSON/Reuters) Tampa Bay Lightning jolt Winnipeg Jets 8-3

You can be sure that many folks in Jets-Nation are searching for the panic button.

The angst level in cyberspace was understandably high on Friday night and after watching an 8-3 shellacking at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, it’s clear the Jets find themselves in a serious rut.

The Jets gave up 18 goals during the past three games and have the worst penalty killing percentage (59.3%) in the NHL