The Winnipeg Jets won’t do this, at least not intentionally. Teams that are trying to win almost never try to lose. Teams almost never try to lose to secure a better playoff matchup.
And, usually, teams don’t like to give up home ice. Especially teams that are 25-12-4 at home and 21-17 on the road. It’s a bad idea, in theory.
If the Jets keep this pace, they’re likely to face the Dallas Stars in the first round. Against Dallas, the Jets are 1-3. Last week, they lost to Dallas, 5-2. They’ve surrendered fifteen goals in the four games against them, which is: Bad.