Jets' Laine: 'I don't have a lot of confidence' after early-season scoring woes

Four goals in 11 games is a solid start for most NHLers, but not for former No. 2 overall draft pick Patrik Laine. That's because the Winnipeg Jets winger set the bar high in his first year in the league, notching 64 points in 74 games a campaign ago.

However, this season's struggles are starting to get to the 19-year-old sophomore: " ... Obviously, I don't have a lot of confidence, so, just try and shoot a lot and try and be simple that way and try and work hard every shift," Laine said, according to TSN.

"Right now I am struggling, but that doesn't matter, the team is winning."

Laine makes a good point, as the Jets have won two in a row and have points in eight of their last 10. But, Laine as a solo act isn't as fun to watch right now, with the Finnish sniper going pointless in four straight contests.

"Feels like hockey is really hard right now," said Laine. "But, I think everyone is going to have the same kind of feelings sometimes. Have to move forward and get through it somehow."

Laine will have a chance to get back on track Thursday when Winnipeg takes on the Dallas Stars.

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