The shortened NHL season is coming down to the wire for many teams with just one week remaining in the regular season. The Winnipeg Jets are just one of the teams battling for a chance to play in the playoffs.
It’s been an uphill battle for the Jets ever since they went on a five-game losing streak a few weeks ago. The Jets are coming off a six-game homestand where they went 5-0-1 and took 11 of the possible 12 points.
The uphill battle to get a playoff spot still continues as we head into the final week of the regular season.
The Jets have three games left and sit at ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are also three points back of the division-leading Washington Capitals, and three back of the eighth-placed New York Rangers. The Capitals and Rangers also have three games remaining in their season.
It will be difficult for the Jets to make the playoffs, but still very possible. Winning out is the safest path and there is still one game on the Jets schedule that could determine who makes the playoffs or not. Let’s take a look at their remaining games.
First, the Jets will go to Buffa ...
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