Winnipeg Jets Secure Fourth Straight Victory with 4-1 Win Over Canadiens

Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele each scored their 29th goals of the season as the Jets overcame a slow start to defeat Montreal and maintain their Western Conference lead.

Kyle Connor scored twice, including a late second-period goal that gave the Jets a commanding 3-1 lead, and added to his season tally of 29 goals.
Mark Scheifele also reached 29 goals on the season, tying Connor for the team lead and second in the NHL behind Leon Draisaitl’s 35.
Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves, earning his NHL-leading 31st win of the season and solidifying his status as a Vezina Trophy favorite.
Gabriel Vilardi contributed two assists, extending his points streak to four games, while Rasmus Kupari added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
Montreal’s Kaiden Guhle suffered a lower-body injury in the third period, adding to the Canadiens' struggles as they dropped their third straight game.