PHILADELPHIA — In a commanding performance, the Winnipeg Jets halted their three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Mark Scheifele was pivotal in the win, securing a goal and providing two assists, while Kyle Connor also shone with a goal and an assist. The Jets, the first NHL team to reach 90 points this season, saw additional goals from Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry, with Eric Comrie contributing 21 saves.
Philadelphia’s lone goal came from Matvei Michkov, who has been a bright spot despite the team’s struggles, marking their third defeat in four games. Scheifele initiated the scoreline with a power-play goal at 8:32 of the first period using a backhand shot, and he also played a key role in setting up the next two goals for his team. Connor, continuing his impressive form, moved up to third in the league for scoring with his latest performance. Additionally, Gabriel Vilardi stood out by assisting three goals.
For the high-flying Jets, their potent power play was again on display—they converted both opportunities and have now registered 55 goals with a man advantage this season, executing an impressive success rate of 32%. Conversely, the Flyers are facing scoring challenges, with Travis Konecny, their top scorer, experiencing a goal drought over six games and only notching two goals across the last 22 games.
A pivotal moment in the game came through Connor’s goal at 5:28 into the second period. His shot, which extended Winnipeg’s lead to 3-0, found its mark through a gap between goalie Sam Ersson’s blocker and right pad. Furthermore, Michkov achieved a season milestone, becoming the first NHL rookie to score 20 goals, with his latest coming late in the game.
Looking ahead, the Jets are set to visit New Jersey on Friday for their next matchup, while the Flyers will continue their extensive seven-game homestand, next facing off against Seattle on Saturday.
