Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Capitals can tighten Eastern wild-card race

Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars (8 p.m. ET; Victory+, TSN3)

The Jets (32-30-12), who are 4-1-0 in their past five, can move into the playoff picture; they’re two points behind the Kings for the second wild card in the West and one point behind the Sharks and Predators. Winnipeg’s surge has been led by center Mark Scheifele, who has nine points (three goals, six assists) in a four-game point streak. The Stars (44-19-12) have clinched a playoff spot but are 1-4-2 in their past seven after a 6-3 loss at the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Dallas is second in the Central Division, eight points behind the Colorado Avalanche, who hold a game in hand.

Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, CHSN)

The Oilers (38-28-9)…

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