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This article was published 05/03/2012 (5199 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: 31-22-12, 74 pts — First in Southeast Division; 3rd in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 17 (8 home, 9 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 6
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 81.7%
(from www.sportsclubstats.com)
TRENDING: Lost two then beat Ottawa Sunday, now with tough games ahead; Pittsburgh and Philly are the next two.
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: 35.1%
TRENDING: The Jets are 4-1-2 on homestand; wrap it up Monday with Buffalo.
Washington Capitals
RECORD: 32-28-5, 69 pts — third in Southeast Division; 9th in Eastern Conference
GAMES REMAINING: 17 (8 home, 9 away)
GAMES VS PLAYOFF TEAMS: 10
ODDS OF MAKING PLAYOFFS: 42.4%
TRENDING: Washington, after winning three straight, was waxed Friday night at home by New Jersey. Division games vs. Carolina and Tampa Bay are next.
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: 20.2%
TRENDING: Pair of overtime wins have brought Lightning close, including Saturday’s gift in Carolina; face Ottawa at home on Tuesday.
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: 14.1%
TRENDING: Not going away, 6-3-2 in last 11 after beating first-place Vancouver on Saturday. After Monday’s game in Winnipeg, Sabres still have six different road trips, all short, remaining.
