The Winnipeg Jets are now facing the future without Gabriel Vilardi, their key player in front of the net and apart of the top scoring line in the NHL with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. He’s out with an upper body injury and is listed as week-to-week.

With the playoffs just around the corner, there’s uncertainty about whether he’ll be back in time.

So, how big of a blow is this to the Jets? Can their depth step up in his absence? And will all the line juggling help Winnipeg weather this storm?

All these questions head into a very important match-up against the NHL-leading Washington Capitals.

Play-by-play voice of the Washington Capitals John Walton joins the program to discuss the Caps season so far and their post-season aspirations.

How big of a surprise has this season been from the inside? What is it like being around Spencer Carbery each and every day at the rink? Will Alex Ovechkin be able to best Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this seasons needing seven goals in 12 games?

What will the Jets need to clinch tonight? How could they be helped by the Montreal Canadiens tonight against St. Louis?

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