In a game the Jets absolutely needed to win they do just that taking it 3-2 over the Ducks. Winnipeg improves to 41-29-3 and maintain position on the Preds, gains distance on Flames.
For those who would like to take a deeper dive into the advanced stats click here to see the results from the game via Natural Stat Trick.
Notable:
Mason Appleton’s 25th career goal with the Jets. He’s no longer tied on the all-time list with Kyle Wellwood, Brandon Tanev, Alexander Burmistrov and Chris Thorburn. Now tied with Olli Jokinen at 23rd on that list.
Dylan DeMelo matches his career high for points picking up his 22nd point of season (4G 18A) which is the exact same total he had in 77 games with the Sens in 2018-19. (This year he did it in 66 games). His career high for assists was 20 in 2017-18 with the Sharks.
Kyle Connor finally broke his goalless streak as he scored his first in 12 games which gave the Jets a 2-1 lead in the 2nd period.
After the Ducks tied the game it was a brilliant pass by Brenden Dillon who found Adam Lowry who tipped the puck home to make it 3-2 for the visitors. With the assist he had on the first Jets goal it was also a milestone point for number 17 as it was his 200th in the NHL.
Multi Point Game:
Adam Lowry 1G 1A
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Up next:
The Jets are scheduled to practice tomorrow at 2 PM CDT in El Segundo as they prepare to face the Kings on Saturday afternoon. Start your day with the Morning Papers which will go live at 7 am tomorrow on illegalcurve.com and then check back for the Practice Report.
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