Jets Fight for Playoff Spot

On March 22nd, the Winnipeg Jets are in a tight battle for the final wildcard spot in the Western Conference with a record of 28 wins, 29 losses and 12 overtime losses.

There are just a few points behind the national predators, but every game feels like a must win as the season winds down.

Neil Pionk provided a boost by returning to the lineup after missing 23 games with an injury.

Against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he logged over 22 minutes of ice time and scored his third goal of the season.

Meanwhile, recent losses like a 6-1 defeat to the Boston Bruins and a 5-4 shootout set back to Pittsburgh have piled on the pressure.

Talk around town is heating up about tough decisions ahead if the Jets missed the playoffs.

Injuries aren't helping either, with Dylan Sandberg nursing a facial cut from a puck in overtime.

Nino Nederreider sidelined on injury reserve with a lower body issue and Vladislav Namestikov out week to week.

Mark Schifeli is shining individually, sitting at 83 points with 31 goals and 52 assists, chasing that 100 point.

Mark before the year ends.

The road ahead is brutal, starting with a Sunday matinee against the New York Rangers at noon eastern time, followed by home games versus the Vegas.

Golden Knights on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at 8 p.m. then a rematch in Denver on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Don't need flawless play to keep those playoffs hopes flickering.

I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to NHL News today, AI Power Team Coverage.