They'd love to be pulling away from the pack — but members of the Winnipeg Jets say their margin for error remains small despite the on-ice success they've enjoyed so far this season.
Sure, the Jets appear to be flying high by leading the Central Division and sitting second in the Western Conference with an impressive 25-11-7 record, including 5-0-1 since the Christmas break. But a quick glance at the National Hockey League standings shows the Jets have just a 10-point cushion on a playoff spot. Minnesota and Anaheim are currently on the outside looking in with 47 points, while Chicago and Calgary are right behind them at 46.