Jets rally to beat Flames 2-1 as Winnipeg extends road streak
The Winnipeg Jets rallied in the third period to beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, handing Calgary a sixth straight loss while extending Winnipeg's winning streak to four games. Jonathan Toews scored early in the third on the power play for his first goal since returning to his hometown team, and Mark Scheifele converted a two-on-one with five minutes remaining to provide the go-ahead goal. Rasmus Andersson's second-period blast off a screen produced Calgary's lone tally.
Winnipeg finished with 28 shots, many coming on the power play, and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves. Calgary starter Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 28 shots and was credited with several key saves, particularly while the Flames were short-handed. Flames coach Ryan Huska and players praised the team's effort despite the result. Nazem Kadri said after the game, "I thought we looked really good tonight, besides obviously the result," while Wolf noted the club must "keep getting traffic in front and putting pucks there" to generate goals.
The loss leaves Calgary with two points through seven games, the worst start in franchise history, and a 0-2 record at home. The...