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Wheeler, Reichel, Hellebuyck: Three skaters to watch as Jets search for third straight victory (3:00 pm CT, TSN 3)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Winnipeg Jets at Edmonton Oilers Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Believe it or not, the Winnipeg Jets currently find themselves within range of a playoff spot and can increase their post-season chances with a third straight victory while hosting the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Leading into this matinee showdown, the Jets are just five points back of the second wild-card seed in the West, which is controlled by the Los Angeles Kings. But with a win and a Kings loss, this franchise would trim that number down to three heading into the final week of February. Despite this current two-game winning streak, it certainly won’t be easy to defeat the Oilers, who’re 4-0-0 under interim coach Jay Woodcroft. Since taking over from Dave Tippett, Woodcroft’s team is scoring 4.5 goals per game while allowing just 1.5 per night. Yes, this probably isn’t the best time to be facing Edmonton. Nevertheless, let’s explore three skaters that could potentially help extend Winnipeg’s winning streak to three games. Last Game: One goal, two points, four shots, 21:18 minutes Serving as one of the

This article first appeared on Jetsnation and was syndicated with permission.

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