Capitals face Canadiens; Jets likely meet Blues

The Washington Capitals have secured their place in the playoffs, and the Winnipeg Jets are close to joining them. They will meet for a key game on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. Currently, both teams are expected to face the second wild-card teams in their conferences. The Jets are likely to play against the St. Louis Blues, and they have had a good record against them this season. The Capitals might meet the Montreal Canadiens first, but they could also face the New York Rangers. The Capitals have performed well against potential opponents. They won two of three games against the Canadiens and swept the Rangers in the regular season. The Jets also have a strong record against possible opponents like the Calgary Flames and Utah Hockey Club. As the regular season nears its end, both teams are in a favorable position heading into the playoffs. There are only a few weeks left until the playoffs begin, and the competition is heating up among teams trying to qualify. The current playoff matchups show the Capitals and Jets at the top, leading their respective conferences. Fans can look forward to a thrilling postseason, with many games scheduled in the coming days.