Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets clarified the North Division playoff picture Tuesday night.
Wheeler had two goals and two assists as Winnipeg defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 to clinch third in the standings. The Jets (29-23-3) will open the playoffs against the second-place Edmonton Oilers (34-18-2) with Original Six rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs (35-13-6) and Montreal Canadiens (24-21-10) meeting in the other series.
Winnipeg had needed just a point to cement third spot. But Wheeler said securing a solid
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