Jets clinch playoff spot with 5-2 win over Flames

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The Winnipeg Jets are headed back to the playoffs.

A 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames officially punched their postseason ticket with six regular-season games remaining.

Gabe Vilardi led the way with his first career hat trick, while Nikolaj Ehlers and Tyler Toffoli had the other goals.

Connor Hellebuyck stopped 31 of 33 shots.

Winnipeg improves to 46-24-6. They now head out on a four-game road trip starting Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild.