The Winnipeg Jets secured a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, marking their fourth consecutive win and propelling them to first place in the Central Division. The game highlighted several key moments, including a crucial goal by Alex Iafallo, which ended his 20-game scoring drought and contributed to the Jets' win. Josh Morrissey's performance was notable with two assists, helping the Jets improve their season record to 37-15-5. Laurent Brossoit made 36 saves, while Nikolaj Ehlers contributed with 2 assists and Monahan added 1 goal and 2 points. The Blues' struggle was evident as they suffered their fifth loss in seven games, despite a power-play goal from Robert Thomas, goals from Buchnevich and Saad, and 28 saves by Hofer. The Jets are set to continue their momentum with a three-game road trip starting in Dallas.
First shot, first goal 🥅 Robert Thomas puts the Blues on top early. https://t.co/MPHD4SAP5j
Last night Leddy took a puck to the mouth and the Jets scored a couple goals while he was gone getting repairs. Tonight, wearing a shield, Leddy gets high-sticked and the Blues put one on the board themselves on the PP. Thomas' 20th of the season, 1-0. #stlblues
Robert Thomas unleashes a writer past Stuart Skinner's blocker on a St. Louis power play. 1-0 Blues.
Robert Thomas is off and running with a power-play goal, 1-0 #stlblues
Nick Leddy draws a penalty. Robert Thomas snipes one. 1-0, Blues.
Takeaways from #stlblues 4-2 loss against #NHLJets: https://t.co/BLYrDQmvaI
Three keys in #stlblues 4-2 loss against #NHLJets include more first-period mistakes; lacking puck proper puck management and not bearing down on prime scoring chances: https://t.co/y3dnTqgsLH
Josh Morrissey had two assists as the @NHLJets extended their winning streak to four games and moved into first place in the Central Division. ✈️ #NHLStats: https://t.co/HRiCZxGnzw https://t.co/yBOCBHtxJf
#NHLJets secure the 4-2 win over #stlblues and improve to 37-15-5 on the season. 7 wins in past 8 games. 36 saves for Laurent Brossoit, multi-point games for Nikolaj Ehlers (2A), Monahan (1G, 2P) and Josh Morrissey (2A). Jets are back in action on Thursday vs @DallasStars
#NHLJets win their fourth straight to improve to 37-15-5, taking a 4-2 decison over the St. Louis Blues. Among Winnipeg's goal scorers was Alex Iafallo, who snapped a 20-game drought with his eighth of the year. Jets off on a three-game road trip starting in Dallas Thursday.
final: #NHLJets 4, #stlblues 2 ... fifth loss in seven games. First period a killer again. Goals by Buchnevich and Saad. Hofer with 28 saves. On to Edmonton tomorrow.
Not a good D-zone shift by the Blues top line. Before the Jets score, Buchnevich's exit pass to Kyrou doesn't connect leading to a turnover. Perunovich/Thomas get beat by Monahan in the corner. Then Ehlers beats Buchnevich to the puck and skates by Kyrou. Iafallo goal, 4-2.
Not a good D-zone shift by the Blues top line. Before the Jets score Buchnevich's exit pass to Kyrou doesn't connect leading to a turnover. Perunovich/Thomas get beat by Monahan in the corner. Then Ehlers beats Buchnevich to the puck and skates by Kyrou. Jets 4-2. #stlblues
Iafallo goal starts with a Buchnevich backhand giveaway into the neutral zone, missing a pass. #NHLJets get it back in, Perunovich gets beat to puck by Monahan, then puck watches as Iafallo gets a step in on him for the rebound. #stlblues continue to magnify their mistakes.
Alex Iafallos up on a Nikolaj Ehlers missed shot to make it 4-2 #NHLJets in the third period.