nhl Game Recap
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks Wrap - Winnipeg Wins 5-4
It came down to a shootout and Connor Hellebuyck foiled the opposition in a 5-4 victory for Winnipeg over Chicago Saturday.
The Jets were a -320 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Winnipeg got goals from Josh Morrissey(2), Nino Niederreiter, and Kyle Connor in the victory. Niederreiter opened the scoring at 11:15 of the second period.
Connor Hellebuyck turned in a 28-save effort for the Jets.
Chicago got goals from Connor Bedard, Ryan Donato, Frank Nazar, and Nick Foligno in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Spencer Knight stopped 37 of 41 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Winnipeg went 1-for-2, while the Blackhawks were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Winnipeg outshot Chicago 41-32 in the game.
Next game, Winnipeg takes its act home to face Edmonton looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Montreal.