Jets' Scheifele tallies goal, 2 assists in win over Knights

Winnipeg snaps 5-game home losing streak to Vegas

Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:19am

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Mark Scheifele scored a goal and had two assists, and Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves to lead the host Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Kyle Connor, Alex Iafallo, and Cole Perfetti also scored for the Jets, who snapped a five-game home losing streak to the Golden Knights.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Jets in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Golden Knights, who are trying to secure a postseason berth.

The details

Scheifele, playing in his 950th career NHL game, also picked up a five-minute fighting major near the end of the second period for a bout with Brett Howden to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick. Colton Sissons scored the lone goal for Vegas, which pulled goalie Adin Hill for an extra attacker late but could not score the tying goal.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.

The players

Mark Scheifele

A veteran center for the Winnipeg Jets who scored a goal and had two assists in the game.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Jets' starting goaltender who made 26 saves in the win.

Kyle Connor

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored a goal and had an assist.

Colton Sissons

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who scored their lone goal in the game.

Adin Hill

The Golden Knights' starting goaltender who made 17 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game was an important win for the Jets as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the Golden Knights' struggles continue as they try to secure their own postseason berth.