The Winnipeg Jets suffered a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking their third consecutive defeat for the third time this season. Despite a tied score of 1-1 after two periods, with Winnipeg leading the shots 23-19, the Jets failed to capitalize on their power play opportunities, going 0-for-4. Toronto managed to score twice in three power play chances. The loss brings the Jets' record to 30-12-5. Winnipeg has allowed four goals in a game twice in the past week, a notable increase after a 34-game streak of conceding three or fewer goals in regulation. The team's power play performance has been lackluster, and they will now enter a nine-day break, during which they will seek to reset their strategies.
No score after the 1st period of play. The Canucks lead shots, 11-4. #CBJ
0-0 game through 20 minutes in Vancouver. The Canucks were flying early but #CBJ found some footing as the period went on. Shots on goal are 12-4 Canucks; shot attempts are 26-11.
#CBJ needed Elvis Merzlikins to be their best player in that first period, and he delivered. #Canucks with a 12-4 edge in shots, but score is 0-0.
dominant period for #Canucks but nothing to show for it. Spent almost entire period in CBJ zone Shots 12-4 Shot attempts 26-11
There's 5:13 left in this 1st period and it's been the Elvis Merzlikins show for the #CBJ ... score remains 0-0 despite the #Canucks holding a 9-2 shot advantage. #CBJAfterDark
#CBJ almost had one of those bad bounce goals go against them ... puck kicks right out to the low slot off the ref's skate below the goal line. Elvis was all over it though. 0-0 6+ left 1st.
Another good stop by Merzlikins, getting over to deny a backhand by Brock Boeser. #CBJ just hanging on right now. Canucks have been smothering.
Still 0-0 11 minutes in, but you can see why the Canucks entered today tied for the league lead in points. Their pace is excellent. They appear to be on their game tonight. #CBJ haven't been bad but Vancouver's had some good looks. 42-7-17 has been good to start.
Right off the hop, #CBJ G Elvis Merzlikins is forced to make a tough stop to keep it 0-0. Shot was from fellow Latvian Teddy Blueger from the low slot. They know each other well, both from Riga.
Conor Garland feeds Teddy Blueger in front early, but Merzlikins sticks the pad out to make the save on his fellow Latvian. #CBJ
#NHLJets lose their third straight game for the third time this season, 4-2 to the Maple Leafs. Jets 0-for-4 on the PP Toronto goes 2-for-3. Winnipeg now off for nine days.
4-2 Toronto. Jets fall to 30-12-5. Winnipeg has given up four goals twice in the past week after a 34 game streak of allowing three goals or fewer in regulation. They're not scoring much and their power play is ice old. The sting will last well into the break: WPG needs a reset
1-1 after two periods of play. Shots 23-19 TOR. Jets 0-for-3 on the PP. 3 shots.