The Winnipeg Jets remain in playoff contention with just six games left in the regular season, but there’s still a lot of work to be done if they want to get in.
The Jets are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They sit four points back of the Washington Capitals for the Southeast Division lead, and two points back of the New York Rangers for the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Jets go into their final six games on a three-game winning streak, with all three of those wins being on home ice. They remain home for their next three games before going on the road for two. Their final game of the regular season will be on home ice at the MTS Center.
The Jets final six games look like this: vs. Tampa Bay, vs. Carolina, vs. New York Islanders, at Buffalo, at Washington, vs. Montreal. As far as difficulty goes, it’s split right down the middle, as three of the six teams are ahead of the Jets in the standings, while the other three trail them.
Obviously, if the Jets wish to make the playoffs, they must win their own games first. They can’t afford to drop any games to teams like the Lightning or the Hurricanes. At this ...
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Winnipeg Jets: Analyzing the Jets’ Remaining Schedule and Playoff Chances
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