Jets lose at home to philly
RECAP:
The Winnipeg Jets have fallen to 42-15-4 on the season thanks to an uncharacteristic loss in extra time to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.
Having lost on Thursday night in Nashville, Winnipeg is actually streaking - in the wrong direction - with two-straight losses.
Scoring the game's first goal on the stick of the red-hot Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg looked to take control and roll with the punches as the game wore on.
However, that goal 10 minutes into the affair was the last that Winnipeg would score.
The big, 6-foot-8 Ivan Fedotov stood in the way of another Jets' tally, turning aside 30 of the 31 shots he faced to pick up the win.
Connor Hellebuyck made 31 stop on 32 shots, but ultimately lost the game in the shootout.
Despite a strong overtime effort from the home club, Winnipeg was unable to get that coveted overtime winner, sending the team to its second shootout of the season, and first of the year at home.
None of Scheifele, Kyle Connor or Gabe Vilardi could score in the mini game, while Matvei Michkov dazzled on his breakaway attempt, stealing the victory for Philadelphia.
Next up is two days off for Winnipeg, before the team heads out on a four-game road trip through the Metropolitan Division.
HIGHLIGHTS:
PHOTOS:
The extended photo library from Saturday's game vs. Philadelphia is courtesy of Scott Stroh and James Carey Lauder:
QUOTEABLE:
Nikolaj Ehlers on Ivan Fedotov's big glove stop:
"I hit my shot exactly the way I wanted to. I think his glove was just lucky to be there."
Mark Scheifele on Logan Stanley Fighting Nic Deslauriers:
“That was awesome. Fantastic for him. That’s one of the toughest guys in the league. That’s what Stan does, he’s a guys that will stick up for guys. He did it for me in Ottawa. He’s a guy who will lay it on the line and do anything for any guy on this team. Going up against a tough guy like him, that was awesome.”
WHAT’S NEXT:
The Jets will now head out on the road for four-straight games, making stops in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Carolina before heading back home for a test with the New York Rangers on March 11.
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