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Playoff environment anticipated when Winnipeg Jets host Calgary Flames

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The Jets head into the Western Conference match holding on to the 2nd wild-card playoff area with 89 points (43-31-3). They’ll need to wait to see if Calgary (36-26-15)) moves into a tie with them if the Flames get 2 points in their home video game Tuesday night versus the Chicago Blackhawks.

An incorporate points would still offer the Jets the 2nd berth in the meantime due to the fact that they have more regulation wins than the Flames.

Wednesday’s video game is Winnipeg’s yearly Pride Night in assistance of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and all the Jets will use themed jerseys throughout pre-game warmup.

Players saw the value of the conference with Calgary in the exact same vein as Bowness.

Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo was asked if it seems like a video game of the year for the group.

“For sure. There’s no doubt about it,” he said. “Obviously, I’m sure the NHL’s pretty happy with the way it lined up, schedule-wise.

“Two Canadian teams, obviously it raises the stakes a little bit. We know it’s a massive game.”

Jets forward Adam Lowry explained it as a “huge” video game.

“Coming down the stretch, Calgary, Nashville, those are the two teams we’re fighting (with),” he said. “It’s as close to a must-win as you’ll get in the regular season.”

The Predators are 5 points back of the Jets and host Vegas Tuesday night.

The Jets may have a benefit over the Flames due to the fact that of the schedule.

Winnipeg has actually won its previous 2 video games with a combined 12 objectives, consisting of Sunday’s 6-1 triumph over New Jersey and last Friday’s 6-2 win versus Detroit. Both the Red Wings and Devils were coming off video games the night prior to.

“This time of year it’s huge to have a little bit of extra rest and the ability to refocus, and each one off these games kind of feels like a playoff game for us,” Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey said.

 “It really is for us in terms of trying to get in (to the playoffs), so a little extra rest, sleeping at home and everything else makes a big difference.”

Wednesday’s contest is the 3rd video game of Winnipeg’s five-game homestand, where they sport a 24-12-2 record at Canada Life Centre.

The back-to-back success followed Bowness managed lines to stimulate some offense. That includes a leading trio with Mark Scheifele on the extreme right rather of at centre, Kyle Connor left wing and Pierre-Luc Dubois in the middle.

“It wasn’t that we weren’t creating the chances, there was just no finish,” Bowness said. “We changed the lines up a little bit just to give it a different look. Now the puck is going in. As long as that keeps going, we’ll keep going the way we’re going.”

BETTING PRIDE

While some NHL clubs and private gamers have actually pulled out of participating in the Pride Night warmup, Lowry said the gamers chosen together to all use the themed jerseys.

“Diversity and inclusion are certainly important,” Lowry said. “You want everyone, whether they are playing the game of hockey or a fan of the game of hockey, to feel comfortable being who they are, what they believe in, their sexual orientation.

“I think visibility matters. We’ve come to the decision we’re going to wear it. I think that’s a positive.”

The gamers won’t utilize rainbow-taped sticks in warmup due to the fact that a group representative said some only usage one stick, however they’ll tape sticks later on to be auctioned off in June with the themed jerseys in assistance of programs in the LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

“I’ve got friends that are in the community so, for me, it’s really important,” DeMelo said. “I know the struggles they’ve been through and to make it inclusive for everybody it’s very important for me, so I’m really happy that we’re doing it.

“We’re a top-class organization here and I think the fans are going to enjoy it. Everybody’s going to have a good night.”

 

This report by The Canadian Press was very first released April 4, 2023.

Judy Owen, The Canadian Press

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