The Winnipeg Jets rallied from a first-period deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. Connor and Scheifele each scored two goals for the Jets, while Hellebuyck earned his league-leading 31st win. The Canadiens were hampered by a late collapse and were unable to capitalize on their early lead.
The Jets entered Tuesday’s action tied with league-leading Washington with 71 points. The Canadiens, meanwhile, were two points behind Tampa Bay for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.Nick SuzukiThe Jets battled back with four unanswered goals. Connor evened the score at 15:36 of the first before Scheifele — who was booed all night for his hit on Connor added his second and 29th of the season with the clock winding down in the middle frame.Jets: The stars got it done.
Canadiens: Jumped out to a hot start and scored first, but let the Jets back in the game late in the first and during the second period. On top of the loss, Montreal defencemanKEY MOMENT Connor’s second goal of the night was a back-breaker. The star winger beat Montembeault from the slot with 1.5 seconds remaining in the second period to give the Jets a 3-1 lead and quiet the building.Despite the loss, Montreal held Winnipeg’s league-best power play off the board. The Jets, who were scoring at a 33.3 per cent clip this season, went 0-for-3 on the night.
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