Scouting Report (Full preview at Winners and Whiners)
The Winnipeg Jets face the Florida Panthers in a matchup between two red-hot teams hoping to end the season strong. The Jets have a 35-28-11 record but with back-to-back wins, have put themselves in a position to make a push for the playoffs in the Western Conference. The Panthers have a 52-15-6 record and with an eight-game winning streak, boast the best record in the Eastern Conference and hope to win the Presidents’ Trophy with the best record in the NHL.
Friday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances):
- New York Islanders (34-29-9 77P) at MONTREAL (20-43-11 51P) 7 p.