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Winnipeg Jets Secure Seventh Straight Win with 3-0 Shutout Against Hurricanes

Backup goalie Eric Comrie records 29 saves, while Winnipeg's top-ranked power play delivers two goals to maintain their dominant streak.

Carolina Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen (96) is checked by Winnipeg Jets' Dylan Demelo (2) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday February 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
Feb 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kocketkov (52) makes a save on Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton (22) during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie (1) celebrates his win against the Carolina Hurricanes at the end of the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Eric Comrie earned his first shutout of the season and third of his career, making 29 saves in the Jets' 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
  • Winnipeg's power play, ranked best in the NHL, scored twice, bringing their season total to a league-leading 51 power-play goals.
  • The Jets successfully overturned two key calls through coach's challenges, one nullifying a Carolina goal and another reinstating a disallowed Winnipeg goal.
  • Winnipeg has now won seven consecutive games, one short of tying their season-best streak of eight wins from earlier this season.
  • The Jets' defensive effort included holding their opponent to under 30 shots for the 16th straight game and blocking 22 shots in the matchup.