The Winnipeg Jets will look to push their season-high winning streak to seven games and aim to close out their season on a high note. "We've been playing good hockey," defenseman Josh Morrissey said. "Obviously, it's a tough situation for us. I think everyone can be proud of how we've been battling here down the stretch in that tough situation when it's not a lot of fun knowing you're not in the playoffs. Tonight we want to come out with a big effort … we want to win our last game." Winnipeg, 9-2-0 in its past 11 games, wants to finish strong and have a good feeling to begin the offseason. "It's mostly just about showing the young guys that, regardless of the scenario, regardless of the situation, you come to the rink ready to work and prepared to play every single night," forward Blake Wheeler said. "You do that enough times, you're going to be playing in more playoff games hopefully sooner rather than later." Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will start and seek his third straight win. Forward Patrik Laine has 64 points (36 goals, 28 assists) this season, three points behind Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews for the NHL rookie scoring lead.
