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Kyle Connor scores twice to lead Jets past Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets defeat Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in Saturday night matchup
Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:25am
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Kyle Connor scored two goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Mark Scheifele recorded two assists for the Jets, while Connor Hellebuyck made 15 saves in goal. Ivan Provorov scored the lone goal for the Blue Jackets, who have now lost six straight games.
Why it matters
The win keeps the Jets firmly in the mix for the Western Conference's final wild-card playoff spot, while the loss prevents the Blue Jackets from gaining ground in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
The details
The Blue Jackets took an early 1-0 lead in the first period when Mason Marchment set up Ivan Provorov for a goal. The score remained 1-0 until late in the second period when Kyle Connor tied the game with a wrist shot. In the third period, Connor scored his second goal of the game to give the Jets a 2-1 lead, which they would hold onto for the victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
- Provorov scored the opening goal at the 1:17 mark of the first period.
- Connor scored the tying goal with 1:46 left in the second period.
- Connor scored the game-winning goal with 9:02 remaining in the third period.
The players
Kyle Connor
A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored two goals in the game.
Mark Scheifele
A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who recorded two assists in the game.
Connor Hellebuyck
The goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets who made 15 saves in the win.
Ivan Provorov
A defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the team's lone goal.
Jet Greaves
The goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets who made 23 saves in the loss.
What’s next
The Jets will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, will try to end their six-game losing streak and get back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
The takeaway
This game showcased the tight playoff races in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, with the Jets and Blue Jackets fighting to secure postseason berths. The performance of players like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele could prove crucial in determining which teams make the playoffs.
