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Pop the corks, the Winnipeg Jets are returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

This time around, a ridiculous late-season rally won’t be required.

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And unlike 2015, the Jets should still have plenty of gas left in the tank as they embark on the post-season.

After missing out on the playoffs in each of the past two springs, the Jets punched their ticket on Sunday by rallying from a pair of two-goal deficits in what finished as a 5-4 shootout victory over the Nashville Predators.

Another whiteout is just around the corner.

“You have no idea. The worst part of the year has been having to watch these games that mean a lot, both coming down the stretch and into the playoffs. That stung and unfortunately, (we) have watched a lot of it. Just been biding our time for our opportunity,” said Jets captain Blake Wheeler, whose goal 59 seconds into the third period sent the game to overtime. “Really proud of our group. A lot of uncertainty coming into the year (with) where we were going to be. I don’t think many people thought we were going to be where we are at, a playoff team. Every single guy in here has had a huge part in that. It’s a big moment for our team and for our organization.”