In a commanding performance on Thursday night, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-2 in St. Paul. This victory marks the Jets’ fourth consecutive win, rejuvenating their season after an 11-game winless streak.
Jonathan Toews Shines for the Jets
Jonathan Toews played a pivotal role in the Jets’ success, scoring a goal and contributing an assist. This was Toews’ fourth straight game with a goal, achieving a notable milestone of 900 career points. The last time he scored in four consecutive games was in March 2014.
Game Highlights
- Mark Scheifele recorded one goal and three assists.
- Gabriel Vilardi and Josh Morrissey each added a goal and an assist.
- Tanner Pearson and Logan Stanley also scored for the Jets.
Winnipeg’s performance tied its season high for goals. Connor Hellebuyck excelled in goal, making 32 saves throughout the match.
Strong Start and Fast-Scoring
The Jets quickly established dominance, scoring three goals in under a minute. Toews opened the scoring during a two-man advantage, converting a rebound from Vilardi’s shot. Pearson followed up with his goal just 11 seconds later, and Morrissey added another eight seconds after that.
This marked the fastest two goals scored by the franchise since its relocation to Winnipeg. The previous record was set by Ron Hainsey and Chris Thorburn, who scored seven seconds apart on December 2, 2008.
Wild Struggle to Keep Pace
Although Danila Yurov managed to score for Minnesota, the Jets continued to assert their control. Logan Stanley scored on a slap shot, with further contributions from Vilardi and Scheifele extending the Jets’ lead.
Marcus Johansson also found the net for the Wild, who have struggled recently with a record of 1-3-2 in their last six games. Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson shared goaltending duties but faced significant pressure from the Jets’ offense.
Upcoming Matches
- Winnipeg Jets will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
- Minnesota Wild begin a three-game trip Saturday against Buffalo.
The Jets have now improved to a 9-1-1 record against the Wild in their last eleven meetings, including six consecutive victories in Minnesota. Winnipeg is back on track, and their recent form signals renewed optimism for the rest of the season.
