MOVE OUR FEET — THAT’S THE KEY TO OUR GAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PUCK.

“If you’re getting three-ontwos all day with those two guys, something good is going to happen.”

The Jets close out a threegame road swing through Western Canada on Thursday at Rogers Arena against the Vancouver Canucks.

For those who were wondering about what Jets head coach Paul Maurice meant last week when he suggested that Ehlers needs to relax and play his game, not worry about trying to earn his raise every shift, this was a prime example. Ehlers was unable to generate much offence during the first two games and seemed to be a little out of sorts.

The 21-year-old signed a US$42-million, seven-year deal last week, and although the extension only kicks in go up against McDavid for a good chunk of the evening. That’s no easy task, but the Scheifele line produced three of their four goals with the Oilers’ captain on the ice, and McDavid’s pass to Leon Draisaitl on the Oilers’ first goal came against Bryan Little’s unit.

Scheifele has talked about pushing himself to be among the best centres in the NHL — and in this case, he won the head-to-head matchup against the player who is the reigning MVP and Art Ross Trophy winner as the leading scorer.

It’s only one game, but the effort wasn’t lost on Maurice during his post-game media address.

“Ehlers scores the three, but that’s the most dominant Scheifele and Wheeler have been going both ways,” Maurice said. “Those are two periods in terms of all you want out of your leadership. That’s as good a game as I’ve seen (Scheifele) play.”

As impressive as the Jets top line was, there were several other critical contributions throughout the lineup. Winnipeg defenceman Jacob Trouba was outstanding, logging a game-high 26:50 of ice time in what was the best game for the reunited pairing with Josh Morrissey.

Trouba made sound decisions, used his skating ability and dished out a jarring hit that sent Draisaitl to the ice, finishing the contest with three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots. This was Trouba at his best, playing the role of a bona fide No. 1 defenceman.

And the Jets don’t win the game without quality goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, who turned aside 37 shots in his first start of the season.

Hellebuyck had to be sharp early, making seven saves during an Oilers’ power play in the opening minutes. His saves seemed to inject confidence into a group that had given up 13 goals through the first two games.

It was the first 60-minute effort the Jets had put together and there was little doubt who led the way. And when the top trio is playing that two-way game, the Jets can be a tough team to play against.