Three Talking Points as the Winnipeg Jets Beat the Buffalo Sabres

2. The Jets Earn a Rare Shootout Victory

After 65 minutes the Jets were forced into a shootout against the Sabres to try and salvage a much needed victory. Fortunately for the Jets Pierre Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele, and Blake Wheeler, with a highlight reel goal, all scored in the shootout to earn the Jets the victory.

With a team that has the offensive firepower of the Jets, their record this season in overtime and shootouts has been disappointing. To date, the Jets have lost 10 games in overtime which ranks 24th in the NHL.

The win against the Sabres was only their second shootout victory of the season, and they remain ranked 22nd in the number of shootout losses in the NHL. It was an important win for the Jets as they pulled to within one point of the Dallas Stars, and are now two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights, who now occupy the final Wild Card playoff spot.

There will be no easy games upcoming for the team as they fight for the final playoff spot. The team will likely end up in more overtime games and shootouts. The Jets need to continue to display their offensive prowess in overtime and shootouts if they have any hope of reaching the final playoff spot.