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Winnipeg Jets' Record 11-Game Winning Streak Ends in Nashville

The Nashville Predators secured a 2-1 victory, halting the NHL-leading Jets' franchise-best run with strong goaltending and timely scoring.

Feb 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) scores the winning goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the overtime period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Matthew Highmore (15) battles with Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (4) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Winnipeg Jets centre Mason Appleton (centre) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with defenceman Logan Stanley (left) and right wing Nino Niederreiter (right) during first period NHL action, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Feb 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; \Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Winnipeg Jets' 11-game winning streak, the longest in franchise history, was snapped by the Nashville Predators in a 2-1 loss on Thursday night.
  • Nashville's Juuse Saros made 23 saves, including key stops late in the game, to help the Predators hold on for the win despite being outshot 37-28 overall.
  • Filip Forsberg and Tommy Novak scored first-period goals for Nashville, with Novak's tally coming on the power play to secure the lead.
  • Winnipeg's Neal Pionk scored the Jets' lone goal, but the team struggled on special teams, failing to convert on a 1:54 two-man advantage in the second period.
  • The Jets, who lead the NHL standings, will aim to regroup as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.