The Winnipeg Jets have missed the 2013-2014 NHL playoffs for the third consecutive year. Seven years if you count the last time this franchise made it during their time in Atlanta. You would figure the Jets would want to give their loyal fans something to enjoy until next season. But no. The Jets came out flat against divisional rival Minnesota Wild and couldn't generate enough offense to light the lamp behind Wild goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, losing 1-0 at the MTS Centre.
This was Evander Kane's first game back after being a healthy scratch against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He didn't convince anyone he shouldn't have been scratched again.
This was also Jim Slater's 500th NHL game. It would have been nice if his teammates would have honored that better.
Goalie Michael Hutchinson saw his first NHL game in the loss and he saw what Ondrej Pavelec and Al Montoya have seen on most nights. For the record, Hutchinson will be given another look.
