Connor’s late goal lifts Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 win over Avalanche
Kyle Connor's second of the game with 60 seconds left was the winner while Stuart Skinner was spectacular in goal, stopping 32 shots.
Winnipeg Jets secured a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, thanks to a decisive goal by Kyle Connor in the final minute of regulation. Connor's fifth goal of the season came with a pass from Mark Scheifele, who also assisted on Cole Perfetti's goal. The Jets' defense strengthened with Dylan Samberg contributing two assists, leading to a solid point streak of four games.
Mark Scheifele registered his first two points of the season while scoring and assisting on new teammate Cole Perfetti's goal. The Jets' goaltender Stuart Skinner made 32 crucial saves, leading the team to a four-game winning streak. The Avalanche, however, managed to score twice, with Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov each contributing a goal and an assist.
Blackwood made 16 saves for the Avalanche. The Jets' power play, at 50%, failed to convert into goals in the two-man advantages they received. The Avalanche's Martin Necas proved difficult for Skinner, who stopped several strong chances, including a one-timer during a power play where Colorado had five shots.
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