Jets' Playoff Push: 3 Games to Secure Postseason

0:00On April 5th, the Winnipeg Jets are in the thick of a desperate Western conference playoff chase sitting at 33 wins, 31 losses, and 12 overtime losses for 78 points as of April 5th. They're just three points shy of that final wildcard spot in a brutal race. After getting shut out, three nothing by Dallas on April 2nd, they quad back with a tight 2-1 win over Columbus on April 4th to stay alive. Kyle Conner and March Shyfully are showering the offense like pros. Conner lit it up with both goals in that Columbus victory, including the third period game winner, pushing his season total to 36. Shyfully notched assists on both, hitting 60 helpers on the year. Their chemistry could decide if Winnipeg skates into the postseason. Injuries are hitting the blue line hard, with young defensemen Elias Salamonson sidelined in concussion protocol, testing the depth at the worst. Time. Meanwhile, Goli Conner hella bike remains rock solid in net, giving them a fighting chance every night.

1:04Looking ahead, they've got three massive games in the next week, home against Seattle on April 6th at 7.30 p.m. Eastern, then at St. Louison. April 9th at 8 p.m., a huge four-point divisional battle, and wrapping with Philadelphia at home on April 11th at 7 p.m. They need four to six points here to surge into contention. Every pub drop feels like do or die, but with their top guys heating up, the Jets late push has real fire keep an eye on the squad as the calendar flips. NHL News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.