Scheifele Shines as Jets Down Predators
The Winnipeg Jets continued their strong start to the season, picking up their fourth straight victory with a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Leading the charge was center Mark Scheifele, who scored twice to move within one point of becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
Milestone in Sight for Scheifele
Scheifele's two-goal performance brought his career point total to 812, tying him with former linemate Blake Wheeler for the most in Jets/Thrashers history. The 28-year-old has been on a tear to begin the year, tallying six goals and three assists through the team's first four games.
"It's a special milestone, no doubt," said Scheifele after the game. "But the most important thing is that we keep getting these two points and stay in the hunt at the top of the division."
Balanced Attack Fuels Jets
Beyond Scheifele's heroics, the Jets received goals from Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron to secure the victory. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves to backstop the win, continuing his strong start to the season.
"We're getting contributions from all four lines right now," said Jets head coach Rick Bowness. "That's the kind of balanced attack we need to sustain this level of play throughout the year."
TL;DR
- The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fourth straight win
- Center Mark Scheifele scored twice, moving within one point of the franchise scoring record
- The Jets received goals from four different players, showcasing their depth and balance