The Canucks fell 3-1 to the Jets in a loss they couldn't afford to sustain, seemingly sealing their fate as a non-playoff team.

The Vancouver Canucks continue their quest to make the playoffs when they head out on the road to face the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Connor Hellebuyck gave up five goals the last time these squads met up, but our Jets vs. Canucks predictions don't see lightning striking twice on Sunday.

The Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers each have 75 points, six behind the Ottawa Senators for the first wild card in the Eastern Conference. Columbus has played 71 games, Montreal 72 games and New York 73 games.

"I almost had a heart attack a couple of times," Dante Fabbro said. Added Mathieu Olivier: "It's that time of year. It's exciting."

Despite trailing 3-0 after one period, the Blue Jackets pulled back into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference,