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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban trips up Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele during their game in December. The Jets are battling the Preds for top spot in the ultra-competetive Central Division of the Western Conference.
The Winnipeg Jets return from their bye week today — and not a moment too soon. Because the footsteps they were hearing behind them prior to going their separate ways last weekend have grown into a full-blown stampede.
Just nine points separated first (Jets) from last (Chicago Blackhawks) in the ultra-competitive Central Division heading into Thursday night's action, which is by far the closest margin of the four divisions.