The Winnipeg Jets are eagerly awaiting the return of star forward Nikolaj Ehlers, who missed Monday's game after sitting out Saturday's matchup in Utah. Fortunately, Ehlers was a game-time decision and participated in the morning skate, suggesting he could rejoin the lineup imminently. This is crucial for the Jets, especially with Gabriel Vilardi also sidelined due to an upper-body injury, as they gear up for the playoff push.

In a pivotal game, the Jets secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, extending their lead over the Dallas Stars in the playoff race. With only four games remaining for Winnipeg and five for Dallas, the outcome was vital. Goals from Morgan Barron, Alex Iafallo, and Adam Lowry—who set a new career high with his 16th of the season—sealed the win. Notably, Josh Morrissey, although not on track for his past two seasons’ point totals, notched his 57th point of the season, keeping alive the possibility of a third consecutive 60-point season.

In the crease, Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 14 out of 15 shots for his 44th career win, tying his personal best from the 2017-18 season. On the flip side, St. Louis' Pavel Buchnevich managed to score the lone goal for his team, with an assist from Phillip Broberg, who is quietly becoming a player to watch as he continues to accumulate points despite limited power-play time.

Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with injury concerns but received some good news as Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Staal participated in practice. However, Jesperi Kotkaniemi was absent, indicating that the team is not completely in the clear yet as they prepare for the postseason.

On the injury front, Shakir Mukhamadullin's situation remains uncertain. After an impressive spell with the San Jose Sharks following his call-up, he has emerged as a player to monitor during upcoming fantasy drafts due to his potential for multi-category contributions.

The Tampa Bay Lightning delivered an explosive performance, scoring three goals in rapid succession during the first period and ultimately triumphing 5-1 against the New York Rangers. Brayden Point showcased his offensive prowess with two power-play goals, bringing his total to 41 this season—marking the third consecutive year he has reached at least 40 goals. His consistent contributions are a big boost for Tampa Bay as they look to solidify their playoff standing.

In addition, standout performances came from Mason McTavish of the Anaheim Ducks, who notched his 21st goal of the season and has been impressive overall. Cutter Gauthier also scored twice, while goalie Lukas Dostal stopped 45 shots, earning his 24th win of the campaign in a game against the Oilers, who continue to miss key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

The Seattle Kraken had a satisfying outing against the Los Angeles Kings, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory with pivotal goals from Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour, the latter setting a new career high. Joey Daccord's solid 28-save performance was key in securing the win.

Lastly, the Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 win against the San Jose Sharks, showcasing continued resilience as they fight for a chance to compete in the postseason. Matt Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau were instrumental in this victory, while Nazem Kadri achieved his first career 30-goal and 30-assist season.

With exciting developments and performances from various players, the season continues to heat up as teams make their final playoff pushes. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!