Kyle Connor Scores Twice, Jets Beat Avalanche 3-2 for 3rd Straight Victory
Connor scored twice, including the winner with 1:00 left, and Stuart Skinner made 32 saves as Winnipeg extended its season-opening point streak to four games.
- On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 at Canada Life Centre, with Kyle Connor scoring the game-winning goal with one minute remaining in regulation. The victory extended Winnipeg's season-opening point streak to four games.
- Forward Kyle Connor has five goals in four games, tying for the NHL lead, while Cole Perfetti contributed his third goal of the season off a deflection. Together, Connor and Perfetti account for eight of the Jets' 12 goals this season.
- Winnipeg goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 32 of 34 shots, including a stellar cross-crease save to deny a Colorado scoring chance. Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood allowed three goals in the defeat.
- Veteran defenceman Josh Morrissey left the game with an upper-body injury after hitting the boards in the first period. Mark Scheifele logged two assists, registering his first two points of the season in Morrissey's absence.
- The Jets host the Anaheim Ducks on Friday to continue their season-opening point streak. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche travel to Calgary on Thursday to play the Flames.
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Kyle Connor’s 2 goals keep Jets rolling at expense of Avalanche
Kyle Connor scored twice, including the game-winner with a minute left in regulation, as the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night. Cole Perfetti also scored for the Jets, who have won three straight and have earned points in all four games. Mark Scheifele and Dylan Samberg posted two
Winnipeg Jets Are Getting Increasingly Dependent On Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti
The Winnipeg Jets struck again on Wednesday night in a big win over the Colorado Avalanche. And they can credit two of their offensive stars.The Jets knew they would have to navigate a storm without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as he continues to seek a trade. But another Connor has picked up the slack. Across four games, the Jets have scored 12 goals, and Kyle Connor is responsible for putting five of them into the net.On Wednesday, Connor…
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