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Recap - Jets Defeat Minnesota 2-1

Winnipeg skated to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota on Sunday in NHL action at Canada Life Centre.

Winnipeg was favored by -160 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Mark Scheifele, and Kyle Connor each scored for the Jets in the victory. Scheifele opened the scoring for Winnipeg.

Connor Hellebuyck turned in a 26-save effort for the Jets.

Minnesota got a goal from Jake Middleton in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Minnesota got a 33-stop effort from Filip Gustavsson in the loss.

Winnipeg scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to Winnipeg by a margin of 35-27.

Next game, Winnipeg takes its act home to face San Jose looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face St. Louis.