Malaysia Airlines' parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group, is talking to Boeing about acquiring new jets that become available if Chinese airlines stop taking deliveries, its managing director told Malaysian state news outlet Bernama.

Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd. is in talks with Boeing Co. to potentially take over delivery slots vacated by Chinese carriers as the US-China trade war heats up, Bernama reported Sunday.

The return of Boeing 737 Max jets destined for the Chinese market may speed up plane deliveries to Malaysia Airlines, but analysts warn about expanding too quickly, noting how wider costs are poised to spike as parts become more expensive and consumers prepare to take fewer flights.

A great finish gave the Winnipeg Jets the start they needed in the Western Conference First Round, a 5-3 win against the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 on Saturday. However, Game 2s have been a problem for the Jets in recent postseasons,

The Jets tied the game midway through the third and scored the winner late to rally back for a 5-3 Game 1 win.

The Jets best the Blues 5-3 in Game 1 of their playoff series.