Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) moves the puck past Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/27ca8e0c-7ca7-475c-a616-08fe9b64f835.jpeg] Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) moves the puck past Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Winnipeg Jets will play their final road game of the regular season against the 31st-ranked Chicago Blackhawks [http://thn.com/chicago]. The Jets have defeated the Blackhawks in their two previous meetings this season, winning the first matchup 2-1 in overtime and the second 4-2. The Central Division foes haven't played one another since Dec. 7, 2024. The Jets enter tonight's game after dominantly beating the Dallas Stars [http://thn.com/dallas] and are now just a point away from clinching the Central Division and first place in the Western Conference. A win or an overtime loss will confirm their spot. If the Jets can clinch their spot at the top, they likely won't know their opponent until the final game of the regular season. The St. Louis Blues [http://thn.com/stlouis] and the Minnesota Wild [http://thn.com/minnesota] are tied with 93 points, each with two games remaining. The Wild currently hold the tiebreaker with two more regulation wins, meaning if the standings do not change, the Jets will face the Blues in the opening round of the playoffs. The Blackhawks are once again one of the worst teams in hockey. They have the second-worst goal differential (-71) and the second-fewest wins. Tonight's opportunity is one that needs to be taken by the Jets. Puck drop is at 6:00 PM CST at the United Center. Stay updated with the most interesting Jets stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwseDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
