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Winnipeg Jets Set Franchise Record with Ninth Straight Victory

Gabriel Vilardi's late goal and Kyle Connor's shootout winner secure a 4-3 triumph over the St. Louis Blues.

Feb 22, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) makes a save as Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) closes in during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) shoots against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) in front of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) handles the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Danton Heinen (43) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) skates across the net to shoot against Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (36) in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in a shootout, marking their ninth consecutive win, a new franchise record.
  • Gabriel Vilardi scored twice, including the game-tying goal with 28 seconds left in regulation, with Eric Comrie pulled for an extra attacker.
  • Kyle Connor was the lone scorer in the shootout, while Eric Comrie made 21 saves in regulation and stopped all three shootout attempts.
  • The Blues' Robert Thomas registered two goals and Pavel Buchnevich contributed a goal and two assists, but St. Louis has now won just two of its last nine games.
  • The Jets achieved this milestone without key players Connor Hellebuyck and Josh Morrissey, who did not travel with the team following the 4 Nations Face-Off.