The Race is On: A Sliver Of Help
The Jets finally got a tiny bit of help on Monday night as the Minnesota Wild were limited to a single point in the standings thanks to an overtime loss against the Los Angeles Kings.
With that, the Jets Magic Number to clinch second in the Central drops by one and the Kings at the same time get themselves back into third place in the Pacific as they hold the tie-breaker of regulation wins over the Anaheim Ducks.
Nashville predictably beat down the Sabres by a 4-0 score, so their lead over Winnipeg is now 10 points.
The Calgary Flames dropped a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Flames are six points back of Anaheim and Colorado with nine games left to play.
Stick a form in ’em.
Meanwhile in clinching news, the Tampa Bay Lightning are the second NHL club to earn a spot which they actually did on Sunday thanks to a win over Edmonton and a New Jersey loss.
The Magic Numbers
Points needed to clinch a playoff spot: 8 (No change)
This is any combination of points earned by Winnipeg or lost by Dallas
This is any combination of points earned by Winnipeg or lost by Dallas
Points needed to clinch second place in Central: 12 (-1 tonight)
This is any combination of points earned by Winnipeg or lost by Minnesota
This is any combination of points earned by Winnipeg or lost by Minnesota
The Standings
The Teams
Winnipeg Jets
Last Game: Win vs Dallas 4-2 (03/18)
Next Game: Vs Los Angeles – March 20
Games Remaining: 10
6 Home: LAK, ANA, NSH, BOS, CGY, CHI
4 Road: CHI, TOR, OTT, MTL
Headline: 10 games to answer 10 questions (Winnipeg Free Press)
Next Game: Vs Los Angeles – March 20
Games Remaining: 10
6 Home: LAK, ANA, NSH, BOS, CGY, CHI
4 Road: CHI, TOR, OTT, MTL
Headline: 10 games to answer 10 questions (Winnipeg Free Press)
Nashville Predators
Last Game: Win @ Buffalo 4-0 (03/19)
Next Game: Vs Toronto – March 22
Games Remaining: 10
5 Home: TOR, MIN, SJS, BUF, CBJ
5 Road: MIN, WPG, TBL, FLA, WSH
Headline: Rinne picks up 8th shutout in Buffalo (On The Forecheck)
Next Game: Vs Toronto – March 22
Games Remaining: 10
5 Home: TOR, MIN, SJS, BUF, CBJ
5 Road: MIN, WPG, TBL, FLA, WSH
Headline: Rinne picks up 8th shutout in Buffalo (On The Forecheck)
Minnesota Wild
Last Game: OTL Vs Los Angeles 4-3 (03/19)
Next Game: Vs Nashville – March 24
Games Remaining: 9
4 Home: NSH, BOS, DAL, EDM
5 Road: NSH, DAL, ANA, LAK, SJS
Headline: Jeff Carter sinks Wild in overtime (TSN)
Next Game: Vs Nashville – March 24
Games Remaining: 9
4 Home: NSH, BOS, DAL, EDM
5 Road: NSH, DAL, ANA, LAK, SJS
Headline: Jeff Carter sinks Wild in overtime (TSN)
Colorado Avalanche
Last Game: Win Vs Detroit 5-1 (03/18)
Next Game: @ Chicago – March 20
Games Remaining: 10
5 Home: LAK, VGK, PHI, CHI, STL
5 Road: CHI, VGK, ANA, LAK, SJS
Headline: Avs also going for individual awards (Mile High Sticking)
Next Game: @ Chicago – March 20
Games Remaining: 10
5 Home: LAK, VGK, PHI, CHI, STL
5 Road: CHI, VGK, ANA, LAK, SJS
Headline: Avs also going for individual awards (Mile High Sticking)
Dallas Stars
Last Game: Loss @ Winnipeg 4-2 (03/18)
Next Game: @ Washington – March 20
Games Remaining: 9
4 Home: BOS, VAN, PHI, MIN
5 Road: WAS, MIN, SJ, ANA, LAK
Headline: Five things needed to know about the Stars (Dallas News)
Next Game: @ Washington – March 20
Games Remaining: 9
4 Home: BOS, VAN, PHI, MIN
5 Road: WAS, MIN, SJ, ANA, LAK
Headline: Five things needed to know about the Stars (Dallas News)
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