Avalanche vs. Jets schedule: Updated scores, results and bracket for 2024 NHL playoffs first-round series

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The Avalanche and Jets face off in the opening round of the NHL playoffs. 

Winnipeg clinched home ice in the series by winning all three of its regular-season games with Colorado.

The Jets took control of the Central Division with a 7-0 victory over the host Avalanche in the final matchup between the two. Winnipeg clinched the No. 2 seed three days later with a 4-3 win over the Kraken.

Winnipeg got a boost with the return of Gabe Vilardi, who missed nearly a month of action with an enlarged spleen. Vilardi has 22 goals and 14 assists in 47 games this season. 

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 72 points (25 goals, 47 assists). Kyle Connor has a team-high 34 goals and Josh Morrissey leads Winnipeg with 59 assists. 

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Colorado is led by MVP candidate Nathan MacKinnon, who has 59 goals and 89 assists. Right winger Mikko Rantanen has amassed more than 100 points for the second consecutive season with 42 goals and 62 assists. 

The winner of the series will play the winner between Central Division champion Dallas and wild card Vegas.

Here's everything you need to know to watch all the action: 

Avalanche vs. Jets schedule, scores, results

Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 of the series will be played in Winnipeg, with Games 3, 4 and 6 set for Denver. 

Date Game Time (ET)/Result TV/Live stream
April 21 Game 1 Jets 7, Avalanche 6 ESPN2, TSN, TVAS, Fubo
April 23 Game 2 Avalanche 5, Jets 2 ESPN, CBC, TVAS, Fubo
April 26 Game 3 Avalanche 6, Jets 2 TNT, truTV, CBC, TVAS, Sling
April 28 Game 4 Avalanche 5, Jets 1 TNT, truTV, TSN, TVAS, Sling
April 30 Game 5 Avalanche 6, Jets 3 ESPN, CBC, TVAS, Fubo

Where to watch Avalanche vs. Jets

  • TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, truTV (U.S.) | TSN, CBC, TVAS (Canada)
  • Live streaming: Sling, Fubo

The Avalanche vs. Jets playoff series will air on multiple networks including ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT in the U.S. and TSN, CBC and TVAS in Canada.

Viewers can also live stream NHL games with Sling and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial..

Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.

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If a game is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device in the world. 

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Avalanche vs. Jets playoff tickets 2024

Tickets for Avalanche vs. Jets and the rest of the 2024 NHL postseason can be found through StubHub. Fans should look for the best price possible before making the best purchase for them.

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NHL playoff bracket 2024

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Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to The Sporting News. He is also a frequent contributor to the Associated Press, the Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune.