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Jets Remain in Playoff Hunt with Victory over Blues
Mark Scheifele had two assists and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 20 shots as Winnipeg pulled within two points of the final Western Conference wild-card spot.
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Blues 3-2 on Thursday in St. Louis, keeping their Western Conference playoff hopes alive with a crucial road victory.
Facing near-certain elimination, the Jets are chasing the second Western Conference wild-card spot with only four regular-season games remaining in their playoff push.
Goals from Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, and Jonathan Toews, alongside 20 saves from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, powered the victory. Morrissey's goal on a rebound from Jacob Bryson gave the Jets their first lead.
The victory pulls the Jets to within two points of the final Western Conference wild-card spot, with the team holding a 35-31-12 record as they continue their resilient stretch.
With four games remaining, the Jets prepare to host Philadelphia on Saturday, needing to maintain their winning momentum to secure a playoff berth.