The Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks will be battling to climb back into the wild card hunt in this game.
Puck Prose
Game: San Jose Sharks (34-27-8, 76 points) @ Winnipeg Jets (34-23-12, 80 points)
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Arena: MTS Centre
How to Watch: TSN3, CSN-CA
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Despite winning Saturday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Jets fell out of a wild card position. This was due to the Los Angeles Kings picking up a win, climbing 1 point ahead.
The good news for this game is that they may be getting two key players back from injury in Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers. Byfuglien missed the past two weeks due to an upper body injury, and Myers missed last game for the same ailment. While Myers is healthy for tonight, Byfuglien will be a game-time decision.
#NHLJets HC Paul Maurice says Tyler Myers in in, Dustin Byfuglien will be a "game-time decision."
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) March 17, 2015
What is interesting to note here is goalie Ondrej Pavelec will receive his second straight start. He has been rewarded for playing well when relieving Michael Hutchison, so Paul Maurice must be gaining confidence in Pavelec. Last game, the Czech goalie picked up the win by only allowing 1 goal on 15 shots. It should also be
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The Sharks are coming into this game 4 points behind the Jets and 5 out of a wild card spot. They lost their last game to the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2. Recovering from that embarrassment is critical for San Jose tonight.
The Sharks have no key injuries to note of. However, bottom-six forward Mike Brown, who has been out since December with a broken right leg, practiced yesterday. While there has been no update on his return timetable, it is possible he could dress tonight if the coaching staff feels he is healthy.
With the Sharks being just 5-5 in their last 10 games, this is the time for the Jets to capitalize on a fading team. Do you think they will pull off the victory?
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