Mercer, Connor each score twice to lift Jets over Devils 4-2
Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice as Winnipeg extended its win streak to 4 games and New Jersey’s ended at 5.
- On Tuesday, Winnipeg Jets forwards Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice to lead the team to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils before a capacity crowd of 15,321 at Canada Life Centre.
- Winnipeg fans chanted "Helle Sucks!" to express anger that former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck did not start for New Jersey in his first game against his former team.
- Mark Scheifele recorded an assist, moving the Winnipeg centre into a second-place tie with Dale Hawerchuk for the most assists in franchise history with 550, contributing to the team's 4-2 win.
- Although New Jersey tied the game 2-2 in the second period, Mercer scored the go-ahead power-play goal and Connor added an empty-netter to halt the Devils' five-game winning streak.
- The Jets visit the Dallas Stars on Thursday, while the Devils host the Washington Capitals to continue their respective NHL schedules.
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Mercer, Connor each score twice to lift Jets over Devils 4-2
WINNIPEG - Former Devils forward Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice to lead the Winnipeg Jets to an emotional 4-2 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday.
Mercer, Connor each score twice to lift Jets to an emotional 4-2 win over Devils
Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The game marked the return of former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to Winnipeg, though he did not play. Jake…
Mercer, Connor Score Twice as Jets Beat Devils 4-2
Former Devil Dawson Mercer scored twice, and Kyle Connor added two goals as Winnipeg beat New Jersey 4-2. The Jets extended their winning streak to four games, while the Devils’ five-game run ended in Connor Hellebuyck’s return to Winnipeg—though the former Jets goalie did not play.
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