Connor scores two, Winnipeg Jets edge Colorado Avalanche 3-2
Connor scored his fifth goal in four games, and Stuart Skinner made 32 saves as Winnipeg extended its season-opening point streak to four games.
- On Wednesday, Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor scored his fifth goal of the season with one minute remaining to lift the Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The win extended Winnipeg's season-opening point streak to four games.
- Goaltender Stuart Skinner anchored the Jets with 32 saves, holding the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners in check. Colorado had scored 14 goals in their first two games but struggled to solve the hot netminder.
- Kyle Connor tallied twice, including the game winner, while Cole Perfetti added a goal to give Winnipeg a 2-1 lead. However, veteran defenceman Josh Morrissey left early with an upper-body injury.
- For the Colorado Avalanche, Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov each recorded a goal and an assist in the defeat. Svechkov briefly tied the game 2-2 with 7:25 remaining before Winnipeg's late surge sealed the outcome.
- The Jets return home to host the Anaheim Ducks on Friday to maintain their momentum, while Colorado prepares to face the Calgary Flames in Calgary on Thursday.
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The Winnipeg Jets struck again on Wednesday night in a big win over the Colorado Avalanche. And they can credit two of their offensive stars.The Jets knew they would have to navigate a storm without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as he continues to seek a trade. But another Connor has picked up the slack. Across four games, the Jets have scored 12 goals, and Kyle Connor is responsible for putting five of them into the net.On Wednesday, Connor…
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Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Avalanche 3-2 for 3rd straight victory
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor broke a tie with a minute left with his second goal of game, Stuart Skinner made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Mark Scheifele sent a pass from near the boards across to Connor charging the...
Kyle Connor scored his second double of the season in a 3-2 gain from the Jets against the Avalanche.
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Connor scores two, Winnipeg Jets edge Colorado Avalanche 3-2
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored his fifth goal of the season with one minute left in regulation to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
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