In Winnipeg, the visiting Washington Capitals’ playoff hopes took a hit on Monday night in a 3-0 loss to the Jets.
Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves in the shutout win.
The Jets improved to 41-18-5.
Neal Pionk staked the Jets to a 1-0 lead midway through the opening stanza, scoring off a wrister from the left circle.
In the middle frame, the Jets’ Alex Iafallo extended the advantage to 2-0 scoring off a tip in of a shot from the blue line.
The Caps dropped to 30-24-9, ending a 10-game string going 7-2-1.
In the third period, Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor padded the lead at 10:00 of the period, scoring off an odd man rush for the 3-1 final count on the scoreboard.
Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves in the loss.