Christian Aumell

After picking up 11 of a possible 16 points in their recently concluded homestand, the Winnipeg Jets knew they would have to keep up that pace during a tricky three-game road swing.

Mark Scheifele earned a Gordie Howe hat trick, Kyle Connor, Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti also scored and Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves for the win.

Mark Scheifele passed Thomas Steen for most games played in a Winnipeg Jets uniform and set a new career high for points in a season but it wasn't enough.

Winnipeg survived a third period onslaught by the Blackhawks before Kyle Connor scored his 34th of the season in overtime to give the Jets the win.

The Stars scored twice in a 1:29 span in the first to take control while Jake Oettinger stopped all 22 shots he faced to secure the shutout.

Entering their meeting with the Seattle Kraken Monday night, the Winnipeg Jets power play had not been firing on all cylinders.

Going into Thursday night's showdown with the Blues in St. Louis, the Winnipeg Jets knew they had no room for error.

Mark Scheifele set a new franchise mark for points in a season but the Jets became the 5th team to win the President's Trophy one year then miss the playoffs the following season.

With the Winnipeg Jets having been eliminated from playoff contention, they're at the point where losing is helpful.

Arguably the most disappointing season in the history of the 2.0 Winnipeg Jets ended with a fitting thud Thursday night.