Utah Hockey Club has had this week circled on the calendar. Four consecutive games against Central Division opponents in the span of seven days. The playoff-picture buzz circling around the room even if not explicitly talked about.

Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of Central Division opponents.

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The Utah Hockey Club host the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of Central Division opponents. The Utah Hockey Club are third in the league serving 10.5 penalty minutes per game.

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BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of Central Division opponents. Colorado is 28-19-1 overall with a 7-8-0 record against the Central Division. The Avalanche ...

Winnipeg Jets (31-13-3, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (19-19-7, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club host the Winnipeg ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche face the Winnipeg Jets in Central Division play on Saturday. Winnipeg has gone 28-12-3 overall with an 11-4-0 record against the Central Division. The Jets have ...

Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Winnipeg ...

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, teams need to decide if they plan to go all-in, make a small move, be sellers, or stand pat. The central division consists of multiple teams aiming to win a title,