The Winnipeg Jets just keep rocketing along in the NHL
postseason, thanks to several former NCAA stars.
The Jets took a 2-1 series lead in their Stanley Cup Playoff
Western Conference semifinal series against defending conference champion
Nashville with a 7-4 victory over the visiting Predators on Tuesday night. The
Jets fell behind, 3-0, after one period, rebounded for a 4-3 lead after 40
minutes, and then broke a 4-4 tie in the third period with three unanswered tallies,
including two empty-net goals.
Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler (Minnesota) paced the home
team with two goals and an assist, including the game-winning goal with 4:59
remaining in regulation before he scored an insurance marker into an empty-net
just over four minutes later. Paul Stastny (Denver) notched a goal and two
assists for the Jets, while Jacob Trouba (Michigan) provided a goal and an
assist for Winnipeg from the blueline. Brandon Tanev (Providence) provided the final
margin with his own empty-netter with 31 seconds left, while also boosting his
goal-scoring streak to four games.
Connor Hellebuyck (UMass Lowell) overcame a rocky start to
finish with 26 saves on 30 shots for Winnipeg, which will next host Nashville
on Thursday night for Game Four.
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