Jets clinch playoff spot, beating Flames to end skid

CALGARY, Alberta — Adam Lowry and Blake Wheeler each scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Thursday night to snap a seven-game losing streak and clinch a playoff spot.

Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves for his third shutout of the season, and Andrew Copp added two assists for the Jets.

Wheeler’s second goal of the night was the 800th point of his NHL career. Mark Scheifele, meanwhile, had the primary assist on the play for his 500th point.

Paul Maurice picked up his 300th win as Jets coach as Winnipeg wrapped up its season series against Calgary with a record of 6-2-1.

Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 shots for the Flames.

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Jets: Host Ottawa on Saturday night.

Flames: Host Ottawa on Sunday night.

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