Winnipeg Jets Extend Winning Streak to Three, Overcoming Minnesota Wild
The Jets' victory solidifies their playoff position, leaving the Wild struggling to keep playoff hopes alive.
- Vladislav Namestnikov and Alex Iafallo lead the Jets to a 4-2 win against the Wild, with Namestnikov scoring once and assisting twice.
- Kirill Kaprizov scores both goals for the Wild, but it's not enough to prevent their third loss in four games.
- The Jets have now won all four season games against the Wild, enhancing their record to 17-5-1 against Central Division teams.
- Minnesota faces a challenging path to the playoffs, now 10 points behind the second Western Conference wild card spot with only six games left.
- The Jets, having already clinched a playoff spot, are just two points behind Colorado for second place in the Central Division.