Jets clinch playoff spot with shootout win vs. Predators
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The Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot Sunday thanks to a shootout win over the Nashville Predators.
After battling to a 4-4 score that 3-on-3 overtime couldn't solve, Mark Scheifele scored the lone shootout goal and Connor Hellebuyck turned away all three Predators shooters for the win.
The @NHLJets clinched a berth in the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs, their third postseason appearance and second since the franchise relocated to Winnipeg (also 2007 and 2015). #NHLStats #NSHvsWPG pic.twitter.com/nqum3eta3H
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 26, 2018
Forward Kyle Connor continued his scorching play of late chipping in a goal and two assists to give him nine points in his last six games.
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