Jets Defeat Golden Knights, Gain Ground in Wild Card Race

Scheifele's 3-point night helps Winnipeg keep pace in tight Western Conference playoff chase

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:57am

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The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on March 24, 2026, with Mark Scheifele recording three points to keep the Jets within five points of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves for the Jets, who have points in six of their last seven games. Colton Sissons scored the lone goal for the Golden Knights, who remain four points behind the Anaheim Ducks for first place in the Pacific Division.

Why it matters

The Jets' victory over the Golden Knights is crucial as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference wild card race. With the Predators holding the second wild card position, the Jets need to keep pace to have a chance at the postseason. For the Golden Knights, the loss is another setback in their pursuit of the Pacific Division title, as they try to hold off the surging Oilers.

The details

Kyle Connor opened the scoring for the Jets in the first period, and Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti added goals in the second to give Winnipeg a 3-0 lead. Sissons got the Golden Knights on the board with a power-play goal in the second, but Scheifele sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third. Scheifele now has 86 points on the season, just one shy of his career high.

  • The game was played on March 24, 2026.
  • Connor scored the opening goal at 17:25 of the first period.
  • Iafallo made it 2-0 at 2:08 of the second period.
  • Perfetti extended the lead to 3-0 at 4:06 of the second period.
  • Sissons scored the Golden Knights' lone goal on the power play at 10:29 of the second period.

The players

Mark Scheifele

The Jets' leading scorer this season with 86 points (32 goals, 54 assists) in 71 games, just one shy of his career high.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Jets' starting goaltender, who made 26 saves in the victory.

Colton Sissons

The Golden Knights' forward who scored their lone goal on the power play.

Adin Hill

The Golden Knights' starting goaltender, who made 17 saves in the loss.

Shea Theodore

The Golden Knights' defenseman whose turnover led to the Jets' second goal.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep battling and find a way to get points. The playoff race is tight, and we can't afford to fall behind.”

— Mark Scheifele, Jets Forward

“We had our chances, but Hellebuyck was solid. We need to regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.”

— Colton Sissons, Golden Knights Forward

What’s next

The Jets will look to continue their push for a playoff spot when they host the Edmonton Oilers on March 26. The Golden Knights will try to bounce back when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on March 28.

The takeaway

The Jets' victory over the Golden Knights keeps them in the hunt for a wild card spot in the tight Western Conference playoff race. With Scheifele leading the way, Winnipeg is proving it can compete with the top teams in the West. For the Golden Knights, the loss is another setback in their quest for the Pacific Division title, as they try to hold off the surging Oilers.