"While not mathematically eliminated, the Jets are ten points out of a playoff spot as of today and five points behind the Sharks. Both of the teams would have to leap frog several other teams (Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth) to make it into the wild card race. In other words, it's a crowded field, so both teams know this is a big deal game."
"While we certainly don't want to celebrate injuries, the Sharks will be facing a banged-up Jets team. Winnipeg will be without known Sharks killer Nino Niederreiter, who is week-to-week after he underwent surgery for a lower-body injury. Vladislav Namestnikov is also considered week-to-week after he was injured in the game against the Ducks. Defensemen Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk are also out, which means Winnipeg is without some of the team's top scorers on both the front and back ends."
"Just the same, the team still has top scorers like Mark Scheifele, who leads the team with 70 points in 58 games, and Kyle Connor, who has 67 points. Both players also have 27 goals. Hellebuyck is 13-16-8 this season with a .899 save percentage."
The San Jose Sharks host the Winnipeg Jets after defeating Edmonton in regulation. The Jets arrive well-rested, having not played yesterday, but come off a 5-4 overtime loss to Anaheim. Both teams sit far from playoff contention, ten and five points behind the cutoff respectively, with several teams ahead of them. Winnipeg faces significant roster challenges, missing key players including Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav Namestnikov, Josh Morrissey, and Neal Pionk due to injuries. Despite these absences, the Jets retain top scorers Mark Scheifele with 70 points and Kyle Connor with 67 points. This is the second of three meetings between the teams, with their season finale on April 16 potentially determining San Jose's playoff fate.
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