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Winnipeg Jets clip Detroit Red Wings, 6-2, but at least a loss helps draft lottery odds

There wasn't much for the Detroit Red Wings to do after Friday's dismantling than move on to the next game.

After two energetic performances, their third outing in four nights fizzled against a Winnipeg Jets team with a Western Conference wild-card spot on the line. The Jets opened with six straight goals en route to a 6-2 victory at Canada Life Centre.

The loss does at least keep the Wings (33-33-9) in the draft lottery mix for a shot at drafting No. 1 overall. The Wings were ninth in the draft standings after Friday's loss; only the league's 10 worst teams are eligible to move up to No.