Game On Recap: Winnipeg Jets 2 San Jose Sharks 1

Jets Do it again, beat sharks in overtime

RECAP:

The Winnipeg Jets needed all 60 minutes - and than some - on Monday evening, but walked away with their 10th-straight victory when all was said and done.

When the dust settled, it was a 2-1 Winnipeg victory, despite the visiting San Jose Sharks leading the game 1-0 heading into the 59th minute.

Josh Morrissey blasted home the game-tying goal with just 26 seconds left to play, before Mark Scheifele scored the overtime winner at the end of his period-opening shift.

The goal was Scheifele's 329th career tally, moving him one goal ahead of Ilya Kovalchuk's franchise record of 328. He now sits first-place overall in goals scored for the Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise.

Connor Hellebuyck allowed a first period goal but nothing else, picking up his 35th win of the season.

The Jets will look to keep the streak alive when they hit the road for a back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday in Ottawa and Nashville, respectively.

PHOTOS:

The extended photo library from Monday's game vs. San Jose is courtesy of Scott Stroh and James Carey Lauder:

QUOTEABLE:

Mark Scheifele on what he'd tell his younger self on breaking the franchise goal record:

“He wouldn’t believe it, that’s for sure. A kid from Kitchener, playing with the Kitchener Dutchman way back when I was 16, I never would have believed you. All you’ve got to do is trust in God’s plan and that’s what I’ve done. Obviously, I am very grateful for my family, the Winnipeg Jets organization. They were the ones who trusted in me. I just want to keep on playing well for them.”

Josh Morrissey on Mark Scheifele's goal:

“I’ve been thinking about that goal probably more than him. You know, I envisioned it giving him a backdoor tap-in and whatnot. Obviously for him to get that OT winner and get the record, what an accomplishment. What he means to the city, this organization, from basically day one that the Jets came back. The first pick, the things he’s done in this community, for the fan-base. I mean you saw the fans embrace him. It’s special. He’s one of my best friends. You know, so happy for him. He works so hard. That’s a lot of goals, so it’s pretty impressive.”

WHAT’S NEXT:

The Jets will now head out on the road for two quick games, as they travel to Ottawa on Wednesday for a test with the Senators, before heading south to Nashville for the second leg of the back-to-back.