Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION

The Race

The playoff push is on and the Winnipeg Jets have two potential routes to the post-season, winning the Southeast Division outright and qualifying as the third seed in the Eastern Conference or by finishing in the top eight in the conference. Here's a look at the Jets and the teams they are battling at this stage:

Related Items

Florida Panthers

RECORD: 36-24-13, 85 pts. -- First in Southeast Division; third in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 9 (4 home, 5 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 2

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

99.3%

(from www.sportsclubstats.com)

TRENDING: Lost to the Hurricanes Wednesday, who have won four straight, but still have non-playoff teams Edmonton, Islanders, Montreal, Minny and Columbus coming up on their sked.

Washington Capitals

RECORD: 37-30-6, 80 pts. -- second in Southeast Division; eighth in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 9 (5 home, 4 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 4

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

76.9%

TRENDING: Finish up a five-game road trip Thursday in Philly, then home for three straight, starting with Winnipeg on Friday.

Buffalo Sabres

RECORD: 35-29-10, 80 pts. -- third in Northeast Division; ninth in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 8 (3 home, 5 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 5

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

17.4%

TRENDING: Shut out the Habs on Wednesday and are 6-2-2 in their last 10.

Winnipeg Jets

RECORD: 34-31-8, 76 pts. -- third in Southeast Division; 10th in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 9 (3 home, 6 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 5

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

10.5%

TRENDING: Face Washington in a critical matchup Friday, then to Nashville for a game Saturday. Now looking over shoulder to surging Hurricanes.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition March 22, 2012 D3

You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.

Have Your Say

New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.

letters

Make text: Larger | Smaller

LATEST VIDEO

Winnipeg Jets Kane, Thorburn, Little and Trouba sum up the season

View more like this

Photo Store Gallery

  • A young gosling prepares to eat dandelions on King Edward St Thursday morning-See Bryksa 30 Day goose challenge- Day 17- bonus - May 24, 2012   (JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)
  • Carolyn Kavanagh(10) had this large dragonfly land on her while spending time at Winnetka Lake, Ontario. photo by Andrea Kavanagh (mom0 show us your summer winnipeg free press

View More Gallery Photos

Poll

What do you think the Winnipeg Jets should do with restricted free agent Alex Burmistrov?

View Results

View Related Story

Ads by Google