Quarterbacking the top unit for the Panthers, 11 of his 18 points have come with the extra attacker.<\/p>\n
After dishing out just one assist through the first five games of the season, Jones has found another level since Oct. 12, racking up 17 of his 18 points in October during a nine-game stretch.<\/p>\n
In that span, the 32-year-old has logged three games with at least three points.<\/p>\n
Since Oct. 12, only Edmonton\u2019s Connor McDavid (23) has more points than Jones.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeth Jones has been a huge, huge driver and we needed him [to be],\u201d head coach Paul Maurice said. He\u2019s got lots of confidence up top. He\u2019s offensively as strong as there is in the league from the blue line.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to his production on offense, Jones, who\u2019s averaging a team-high 24:52 of ice time per contest this season, has been just as important to the Panthers on defense.<\/p>\n
Over the 216:40 he\u2019s been on the ice at 5-on-5, the Panthers have led 10-6 in goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe guy\u2019s still getting better,\u201d Maurice said.<\/p>\n
Looking to carry his stellar start into November, Jones and the Panthers will try to stretch their winning streak to four games when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.<\/p>\n