WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Mark Scheifele showcased his scoring prowess with his ninth career hat trick as the Winnipeg Jets triumphed over the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night, effectively breaking a two-game losing streak.

Contributing to the victory, Morgan Barron netted two empty-net goals, while Kyle Connor recorded both a goal and an assist. Defenseman Josh Morrissey and forward Nikolaj Ehlers each provided two assists, and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves to secure the win for the NHL-leading Jets.

For the Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk contributed with a goal and an assist, and both A.J. Greer and Sam Reinhart found the back of the net as well. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky finished the night with 21 saves.

Key Takeaways: The Winnipeg Jets demonstrated a strong response after their 5-0 defeat to Florida over the weekend. They consistently outpaced the Panthers, applying significant pressure in their zone throughout the match.

Meanwhile, Florida showcased resilience by successfully killing off a two-minute five-on-three penalty against them early in the second period. Nevertheless, they were unfortunate in hitting the posts several times, which could have altered the game’s outcome.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when the Panthers closed the gap to 3-2 with a power-play goal at 7:10 into the third period. Immediately following this, the Jets capitalized on their own power play, with Scheifele scoring his third goal just six seconds after the opportunity ended.

In terms of statistics, Winnipeg improved its record to 16-3, maintaining its position as the top team in the NHL with a total of 32 points.

Looking ahead, the Panthers will head to Chicago for a matchup on Thursday night, while the Jets will embark on a six-game road trip, commencing in Pittsburgh on Friday night.