Oilers Lock Playoff Spot, Jets on Brink

0:00The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the playoffs after two straight Stanley Cup final runs. They locked in their spot thanks to a big 7-1 loss by the Winnipeg Jets to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Even though Edmonton dropped a tight 1-0 decision to the Los Angeles Kings earlier that day, they still sit one point ahead of the Vegas. Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks for the top spot in the Pacific Division. That Jets defeat was the key break the Oilers needed as any Winnipeg win in regulation would have kept things too close. Now Edmonton's locked in, building on their deep playoff pushes from the last couple years. Fans are buzzing because the Oilers lost those last two finals to the Florida Panthers, but this season, Florida's already out of contention. No repeat match up there, which opens up fresh pass for Edmonton to chase that elusive cup. Meanwhile, Winnipeg's on the ropes, trailing the Kings by five points for the Western Conference's second wildcard spot with only three games left. Their elimination looms large if they can't string wins together fast.

1:03As the Pacific stays tight in the wildcard shake out, the Oilers gear up for another deep run, eyes on unfinished business. That's the story for today. Calgary News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.