Jets thrash Panthers to move into play-off berth

Winnipeg: The Winnipeg Jets narrowed the Florida Panthers' Southeast Division lead with a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing of their rivals at the MTS Centre on Thursday.

The Jets (31-27-8) scored five goals in the third period to add some gloss to the scoreline as well as snap a three-game winning streak for the Panthers (30-21-12). The win moves Winnipeg to within two points of Florida and into the eighth and final play-off berth in the Eastern Conference.

Evander Kane and Jim Slater scored goals two minutes apart early in the first period to set the Jets on course for a resounding home victory.

Kane scored again in the third period and added two assists to complete a four-point game.