CP NewsAlert: Jets eliminated from NHL playoffs with loss to Avalanche

By The Canadian Press on April 30, 2024.

Colorado Avalanche's Yakov Trenin (73) celebrates his goal on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period in Game 5 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Winnipeg, Tuesday April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated from the NHL playoffs with a 6-3 loss in Game 5 of their first-round series with the Colorado Avalanche.

The teams were tied 3-3 in the third period but a pair of goals from Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen and an empty-netter from Josh Manson provided the winning margin.

The Avalanche won the best-of-seven matchup in five games after losing the series opener 7-6.