Jets blank Predators to grab edge in wild-card race

Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 shots as the Winnipeg Jets shut out the visiting Nashville Predators 2-0 on Saturday.

The win put the Jets ahead of the Predators in the wild-card race by three points, as the Jets held onto the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with only three games remaining for both clubs.

Mark Scheifele and Neal Pionk were the goal scorers for the Jets.

Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros made 3