There's no question rookie phenom Patrik Laine has been an invaluable piece of the Winnipeg Jets' puzzle this season, but a closer look at the numbers reveals just how important his production has been.

Through 57 games, Laine has netted 31 goals and posted 56 total points - both tops among all NHL rookies (though Auston Matthews has pulled into a tie in the rookie goals department).

Winnipeg is obviously going to have a better chance at claiming victory when its young Finn gets on the board, but the above-mentioned numbers paint an interesting picture of just how dependent on him the Jets really are.

When Laine scores, the team cruises, having won 73 percent of the time. But when he's held off the scoresheet, and the rest of the roster is relied upon, they've lost an astounding 71 percent of games.

That's especially noteworthy considering the young winger isn't Winnipeg's only weapon. It also boasts one of the game's top centers in Mark Scheifele (seventh in league scoring), an elite sniper in captain Blake Wheeler, and one of the game's premier offensive defensemen in Dustin Byfuglien.

And yet, just one season into his career, Laine already appears to be the Jets' most important player.

Note to the opposition: focus on the Finn.

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