US EditionMark Scheifele tallies goal, 2 assists in Jets' win over Knights
Scheifele’s rare fighting major and late empty-net goal energized the Jets, who improved to 30-29-12 and snapped a five-game home losing streak against Vegas, coach Arniel said.
- On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 at Canada Life Centre, with center Mark Scheifele recording a goal, two assists, and a fighting major before 13,478 fans.
- Entering the contest, the Jets were fighting for a post-season berth while seeking to snap a five-game home losing streak against Vegas. The victory provided critical momentum for Winnipeg's playoff push.
- Winnipeg center Scheifele dropped the gloves with Vegas forward Brett Howden late in the second period after Howden hit linemate Kyle Connor. The fight completed Scheifele's fourth career Gordie Howe hat trick.
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves to snap a six-game winless streak against Vegas. Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti scored goals just 118 seconds apart early in the second period.
- The Jets remain five points behind the Nashville Predators for a Western Conference wild-card spot. Winnipeg hosts the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, while the Golden Knights return home to face the Edmonton Oilers.
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Jets' Scheifele leads by example in fight to make playoffs
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele is the Winnipeg Jets’ leading scorer, known for his elite offensive production rather than his toughness. But when Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden took a run at linemate Kyle Connor late in the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 victory at Canada Life Centre, Scheifele didn’t hesitate to respond. The veteran centre dropped the gloves for his first fight of the season, and just the 10th of his NHL career. Scheifele…
Winnipeg Jets score rare home win over Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Scheifele registered a goal and two assists and added a second-period fighting major to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in front of 13,478 fans at Canada Life Centre Tuesday night.
The Toronto Star
Scheifele leads the battle as Jets outduel Golden Knights 4-1
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele registered a goal and two assists and added a second-period fighting major to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights
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