The Race

Posted: 1:00 AM CST Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012

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.

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This article was published 04/03/2012 (5200 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Here’s a look at the Jets and the teams they are battling at this stage:

Florida Panthers

RECORD: 30-22-12, 72 pts. — First in Southeast Division; 3rd in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 18 (10 home, 8 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 7

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

71.6%

(from www.sportsclubstats.com)

TRENDING: The Panthers dropped a 3-1 decision to Nashville Saturday. Tough games ahead, Ottawa, Pittsburgh and Philly are the next three.

Winnipeg Jets

RECORD: 31-27-8, 70 pts. — Second in Southeast Division; 8th in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 16 (7 home, 9 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 7

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

33.3%

TRENDING: The Jets are 4-1-2 on homestand; wrap it Monday with Buffalo.

Washington Capitals

RECORD: 32-27-5, 69 pts. — third in Southeast Division; 9th in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 18 (9 home, 9 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 11

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

53.6%

TRENDING: Washington, after winning three straight, was waxed Friday night at home by New Jersey. Philly is in tonight.

Tampa Bay Lightning

RECORD: 31-28-6, 68 pts. — fourth in Southeast Division; 10th in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 17 (10 home, 7 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 8

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

18.8%

TRENDING: Smart win over the Rangers Friday; have 7 of next 8 at home after Saturday.

Buffalo Sabres

RECORD: 30-27-8, 68 pts. — third in Northeast Division; 11th in Eastern Conference

GAMES REMAINING: 17 (7 home, 10 away)

GAMES VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: 8

ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS:

13.2%

TRENDING: Not going away, 6-3-2 in last 11 after Saturday night’s 5-3 win in Vancouver, but after Monday’s game in Winnipeg, the Sabres still have six different road trips, all short, remaining.