Jets Secure Playoff Spot with Vilardi's Hat Trick Victory Over Flames

The win not only advances Winnipeg to the playoffs but also knocks Calgary out of the wild-card contention.

Gabriel Vilardi scored his first NHL hat trick, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames and securing a playoff spot.
The win also eliminated the Calgary Flames from the wild-card race, marking a significant shift in the playoff landscape.
Nikolaj Ehlers and Tyler Toffoli contributed with a goal and an assist each, while Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves for the Jets.
The Jets remain four points behind the Colorado Avalanche for second place in the Central Division, with six games left for each team.
Martin Pospisil of the Flames received a major penalty and a game misconduct for elbowing, highlighting the game's intensity.