Winnipeg Jets Secure Playoff Spot in Overtime Win

The Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring the decisive goal. This victory marks Winnipeg's third consecutive playoff appearance and their seventh in the last eight years. Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals scored his 889th career goal, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, and tied the game in the third period. The Capitals, leading the Eastern Conference and boasting a 9-1-1 record in their last 11 games, were unable to overcome the Jets' offensive strength. Both teams are among the NHL's top-performing and highest-scoring teams, with Winnipeg leading the league in power-play percentage and Washington in goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5. The Capitals will next face the Minnesota Wild as Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the goal-scoring record.