The Winnipeg Jets ended up 4-9 during a busy month on the road in January. Overall, the Jets are 23-22-6 and are still in the hunt for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They’re five points behind division leading Florida Panthers, one point behind the Washington Capitals and also five points behind the New Jersey Devils.
Coming off the NHL All-Star break, the Winnipeg Jets were in Philadelphia to take on the Flyers. If anyone remembers the last Jets-Flyers game at the Wells Fargo Arena back in October, the Jets won 9-8. Unlike the game in October, Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little scored on the last shootout to give the Jets a 2-1 win against their conference rival.
The Winnipeg Jets are still sporting a battered and beat up bunch of players. Dustin Byfuglien still remains on the injury roster and as a result, was not able to represent the Winnipeg Jets during the recent All-Star Weekend in Ottawa. Also missing from the Jets lineup are Evander Kane (concussion), Alex Burmistrov (suspected concussion) and Tim Stapleton (lower body injury).
The schedule for the Jets in February is a little more balanced with eight games in the comfortable confines of MTS Centre and only six away games. The Winnipeg Jets will have to win as many games at home, while trying to improve on their dismal road record with is 22nd overall. Upcoming home games for the Jets include: Toronto Maple Leafs (Feb. 7), New York Islanders (Feb. 14) followed by an 8-game homestand starting with the Boston Bruins (Feb. 17).
