Jets Defeat Kraken, Boost Wild-Card Hopes

Winnipeg scores 3 power-play goals as Seattle's playoff push stalls

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:47am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes representing the dynamic action on the ice between the two teams.The Jets' power-play dominance and the Kraken's recent slide are captured in a cubist, geometric rendering of their crucial Western Conference matchup.Seattle Today

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 in a key Western Conference matchup, scoring three power-play goals to boost their wild-card playoff hopes. The loss extended Seattle's losing streak to five games, leaving them just 1-7-2 in their last 10 contests.

Why it matters

The Jets' victory keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference wild-card race, while the Kraken's recent struggles have severely damaged their postseason aspirations. This game was a crucial four-point swing in the standings between two teams battling for the final playoff spots.

The details

Winnipeg took control of the game with a dominant performance on the power play, scoring three times with the man advantage. Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler, and Kyle Connor all found the back of the net for the Jets. Seattle got goals from Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde, but their comeback efforts fell short.

  • The game was played on April 6, 2026.

The players

Winnipeg Jets

A professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and a member of the National Hockey League.

Seattle Kraken

A professional ice hockey team based in Seattle, Washington, and an expansion team that joined the NHL in 2021.

Mark Scheifele

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets and one of the team's leading scorers.

Blake Wheeler

The captain of the Winnipeg Jets and a veteran forward.

Kyle Connor

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets and one of the team's top goal scorers.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us in the standings, and the guys really stepped up on the power play to get the job done.”

— Rick Bowness, Head Coach, Winnipeg Jets

“It's a tough stretch for us right now, but we have to find a way to get back on track and start winning some games.”

— Jordan Eberle, Forward, Seattle Kraken

What’s next

The Jets will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a wild-card spot, while the Kraken will try to end their skid and get back into playoff position.

The takeaway

This game was a crucial four-point swing in the Western Conference playoff race, with the Jets taking advantage of the Kraken's recent struggles to gain ground in the wild-card standings.