LAS VEGAS — Patrik Laine hadn’t scored a goal for Winnipeg in 15 games. Laine contributed a pair of power-play goals and Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves to lead Winnipeg to a 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the team that eliminated the Jets from last season’s Western Conference Final. “I think there’s always (special) meanings when we’re playing,” said Laine, whose 27 goals rank second on the team. The high-flying Jets, who average 3.35 goals per game, sixth-best in the league, scored more than three for only the second time in nine games. But just as the Jets opened the game with two quick goals, they ended the second period with a pair in 27 seconds.

Source: National Post February 23, 2019 06:09 UTC