The Winnipeg Jets are surging, winning three of their last four games and eyeing a division title. In their latest game, they secured a 2-1 victory against the New York Rangers, driven by Gabriel Vilardi's power play goal and a strong two-assist performance from Cole Perfetti. Connor Hellebuyck was stellar in goal, notching his league-leading 38th win of the season. With an impressive record of 45-17-4, the Jets are positioned well heading into a crucial matchup against the Dallas Stars.

Head coach Scott Arniel praised the team's effort against a desperate Rangers squad, highlighting the importance of specialty teams and goaltending. New acquisitions Luke Schenn and Brandon Tanev made notable debuts, with Schenn contributing significantly on defense, as described by Perfetti. As the Jets aim for home-ice advantage in the playoffs, their recent form and player performances will be critical in the coming weeks.