The Winnipeg Jets had a tough start in a game against the Washington Capitals, being down 6-1 after the second period in a previous game. However, they showed improvement in the following game, with a tied score of 0-0 after two periods and outshooting the Capitals. Key players like Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Neal Pionk, and Brenden Dillon had challenging performances. The Jets had a strong second period, holding the Capitals without a shot on goal for a significant time. The game remained tied at 0-0 after two periods, with Winnipeg leading in shots on goal.
#NHLJets were excellent in the second period, holding the #Caps without a shot on goal for roughly a 12-minute span. Still a 0-0 game after two periods. The Capitals are still on the power play to start the third.
Jets outshot the Capitals 12-3 in the second. Score remains 0-0, though.
Winnipeg badly wanted to make life easier for Connor Hellebuyck today than during yesterday's debacle. They've gotten through two periods tied 0-0, outshooting WSH 21-11 with the better group of scoring chances. Part of Scheifele's slashing penalty to kill to start the third.
After 40, Caps and Jets still tied at 0. WPG leads 21-11 in SOG.
The Jets have had the puck most of this second period. Lone Capitals' shot on goal was by Protas from distance at 6:26.
The Jets have had the puck most of his second period. Lone Capitals' shot on goal was by Protas from distance at 6:26.
Some good chances at both ends of the ice. #NHLJets 0 #Caps 0 after one period of play. SOG 9-8 Winnipeg.
A couple of scary moments but Winnipeg's pushback from yesterday's awful game is clear as day. The Jets' first period involved a lot of quality and great looks for Scheifele, Connor, Appleton, and more.
After 20, Caps and Jets tied at 0. Shots 9-9
#NHLJets with a better start in Washington. Mason Appleton with a great chance from Ehlers denied. Lines: Ehers-Scheifele-Appleton Connor-Monahan-Namestnikov Niederreiter-Lowry-Toffoli Iafallo-Barron-Perfetti Morrissey-DeMelo Dillon-Pionk Samberg-Schmidt Hellebuyck Brossoit
#NHLJets third period lines: Ehlers-Scheifele-Appleton Connor-Monahan-Namestnikov Niederreiter-Lowry-Toffoli Iafallo-Barron-Perfetti And they've had some jump (as the Islanders sit back) https://t.co/E6HWitbNrH
Winnipeg finished the second period down 6-1 and outshot 38-16. Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Neal Pionk, and Brenden Dillon all -4 on the day so far.