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Jets Rally Past Canucks 5-3 to Halt Road Skid

Vancouver lost starter Thatcher Demko to an undisclosed injury, leaving his status unclear.

Overview

  • Josh Morrissey recorded a goal and two assists and moved to fourth on the franchise assists list with his 305th career helper.
  • Winnipeg snapped a 0-for-14 slump on the power play and finished with two man-advantage goals, including Gabriel Vilardi’s early third-period tally.
  • Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 shots as Winnipeg ended a three-game winless stretch on its six-game road trip.
  • Thatcher Demko departed after the first period following three goals against, and Kevin Lankinen relieved with 20 saves on 21 shots.
  • Alex Iafallo marked his 600th NHL game with an assist and an empty-net goal as the Jets closed out the victory.