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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 27/03/2012 (5179 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
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:
Florida Panthers
RECORD: 36-24-15, 87 pts — First in Southeast Division; 3rd in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 7 (2 home, 5 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 1
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 96.2%
(from www.sportsclubstats.com)
TRENDING: Panthers have been steady at keeping their distance, have four in a row in the road n ow.
Winnipeg Jets
RECORD: 35-32-8, 78 pts — third in Southeast Division; 10th in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 6 (2 home, 4 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 2
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 4.1%
TRENDING: Road woes have undone so many possibilities but Jets … (some reference to how far back they are or Monday’s result).
Washington Capitals
RECORD: 38-30-8, 84 pts — second in Southeast Division; 8th in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 6 (3 home, 3 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 3
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 68.6%
TRENDING: Facing huge showdown tonight at home to Buffalo, then alternate road and home games the rest of the way.
Buffalo Sabres
RECORD: 37-29-10, 84 pts — third in Northeast Division; 9th in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 6 (2 home, 4 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 4
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 40.9%
TRENDING: Continuing to get points (7-1-2 in last 10) has been key for Sabres. Face major contest Tuesday in Washington, then Penguins, then back-to-back with Leafs.
