Jets' Playoff Push: Three Games to Secure Spot

On March 29th, the Winnipeg Jets are deep in the final stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season fighting tooth and nail for that last.

Wild card spot in the Western Conference.

They just pulled off a gritty 4-2 upset over the top-seated Colorado avalanche on March 28th, thanks to Cole Profetti's game winner, putting them just three points behind the national predators.

Every game's a must win from here.

Injuries are piling on the pressure, with forward Morgan Barron's sideline in concussion protocol.

Without an extra body up front, the team made emergency call-ups from their A.H.L. affiliate, the Manitoba Moose.

Bringing in prospects, Danny Jokinand, Parker Ford to plug the holes and keep the line up rolling.

Fans are feeling the heat, big time, as this playoff push has the whole city on edge win, and you're in the dance, lose, and it's golf season early.

The Jets' depth is being tested like never before, but these young guns could be the spark they need to turn the tide.

Adding some fresh talent to the mix, the Jets' ain't college standout Lucas Wallen to a one-year two-way deal.

The former University of St. Thomas, Captain, will wrap this season on an amateur tri-out with the Moose before jumping to the NHL roster next year.

This week seals their fate with a crucial three-game road trip, Tuesday, March 31st at the Chicago Black Hawks at 7.30pm Central Time.

Thursday, April 2nd against the Dallas Stars at 7pm, then Saturday, April 4th at the Columbus Blue Jackets at 6pm,

sweep the winnables, steal from Dallas, and that playoff ticket's theirs, Jets Nation, whole tight.

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