The Winnipeg Jets continue their strong performance in the NHL, improving to 43-19-5 with a 6-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team's offense has been impressive, scoring 12 goals in the last two games, while their defense has tightened up, allowing only one goal during that span. Key goal scorers for the Jets include Toffoli, Connor, Monahan, Ehlers, and Scheifele. The Jets are now at the top of the Central Division and are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the New York Rangers.
Kyle Connor's 30th of the season. That's his sixth season hitting the 30-goal mark.
Kyle Connor plays cleanup from a narrow angle, putting the Jets ahead 2-1 on the power play. Sean Monahan's shot attempt bounced to Connor in the corner for an impressive finish. Toffoli gets the second assist.
#NHLJets respond with a power play goal from Kyle Connor. Sean Monahan and Tyler Toffoli with the assists. 2-1 #NHLJets
Mark Scheifele's 20th makes it nine straight seasons with at least 20 for the centre. #NHLJets
#NHLJets goal scoring leaders: Toffoli: 30 Connor: 29 Monahan: 21 Ehlers: 20 Scheifele: 19 Niederreiter: 18 Vilardi: 16 Scheifele and Niederreiter are great bets to hit 20 (and Vilardi too, depending on his health.) Next up is Cole Perfetti at 14, impressive despite limited TOI
Back-to-back blowouts over bottom dwelling opponents: Winnipeg's scorers run rampant over the course of 6-0 wins against Anaheim and 6-1 in Columbus. Tyler Toffoli, with four of those goals, is proving to be an impactful #NHLJets addition. Jets 43-19-5 for first in the Central.
#NHLJets improve to 43–19-5 on the season after a 6-1 win over #CBJ on Sunday. The offence has produced 12 goals over the past two games and the defensive effort has improved as they’ve given up one goal during that span. A marquee matchup with #NYR on Tuesday night beckons.
#GoJetsGo with a 6-1 win over #CBJ. Hellebuyck has stopped 59 of 60 shots against the Jackets this season.
FINAL: Jets 6, #CBJ 1 One of the biggest, most experienced teams in the league proved it over two meetings with the Jackets this year. CBJ now 1-10-1 all-time on St. Patrick's Day. CBJ hits the road next for a five-game trip, starting Tuesday in Detroit.
#NHLJets improve to 20-10-3 on the road this season, and 43-19-5 overall to move back atop the Central Division with a breezy 6-1 win over Columbus to begin their season-long five-game road trip. Tyler Toffoli pots two, with Connor, Ehlers, Stanley and Namestnikov also scoring.