WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Kyle Connor netted a power-play goal just 51 seconds into overtime, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. This win marks the Jets’ third consecutive victory.

Mark Scheifele contributed significantly to the match with a goal and an assist during his 800th game in the NHL, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves, securing his team’s second overtime win in as many games. Jake Middleton scored for Minnesota, and Filip Gustavsson recorded 33 saves on the night.

The game reached overtime after Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian was penalized for holding Scheifele’s stick with just six seconds left in regulation, granting the Jets a power play to begin the extra period. Scheifele, reaching a milestone with his 301st career goal, extended his point streak to three games, accumulating a total of four goals and two assists during that span.

**TAKEAWAYS**
For the Jets, special teams have shown marked improvement this season, evidenced by their perfect 5 for 5 penalty kill so far; they successfully killed three penalties in this match. In contrast, last year they finished 22nd in the league regarding special teams performance.
Minnesota entered this game with its own set of challenges, having just suffered a 5-4 shootout defeat to Seattle the night before. To compound their difficulties, they lost key players, including top-center Joel Eriksson Ek and team captain Jared Spurgeon due to injuries sustained in that earlier match.

**KEY MOMENT**
A pivotal moment occurred when the Jets pulled Hellebuyck for an extra attacker with only 2.9 seconds remaining in the first period. Adam Lowry won the crucial faceoff against Matt Boldy, directing the puck to Scheifele. With 1.5 seconds left on the clock, Scheifele managed to slip the puck past Gustavsson, leveling the game at 1-1.

**KEY STAT**
Impressively, Winnipeg has only conceded two goals across their last three games, showcasing their solid defensive play.

**UP NEXT**
The Wild are set to face St. Louis on Tuesday night, while the Jets will host the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.