Vancouver has lost two straight games in regulation for the first time since Nov. 3-4.
Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) -
Consecutive regulation losses for the first time since November have knocked the Canucks out of the top spot in the Western Conference. The Jets wish they were as fortunate as they continue to cling to a playoff spot.
Vancouver tries to avoid its first three-game slide of the season as it hosts a Winnipeg club that is coming off an excellent homestand of its own.
The Canucks had gone 13-1-5 prior to back-to-back losses against the Sabres and Stars. That leaves Vancouver with 90 points, which is still good for a 16- point edge over second-place Colorado in the Northwest Division but now one back of St. Louis for first in the West.
Vancouver has lost two straight games in regulation for the first time since Nov. 3-4 after dropping Tuesday's 5-2 contest to Dallas. Chris Higgins had a goal and also assisted on Alexander Edler's tally as the Canucks lost for the fourth time in five games (1-2-2).
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Unique home-ice advantage fueling Jets
Dan Di Sciullo, NHL Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) -
Back in October when the Winnipeg Jets officially returned to the NHL, fans at the MTS Centre were delighted just to once again have a team of their own.
In fact, when the Jets were routed 5-1 by the Montreal Canadiens in their home and season opener on Oct. 9, the rabid fans at the cozy arena in downtown Winnipeg spent the last few minutes of regulation on their feet, cheering wildly for the new home team despite the lopsided loss.
Presently, the hometown crowds at the MTS Centre have found more positive news to cheer about, as the Jets have defied all odds to make a serious run at a postseason berth.
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