The Winnipeg Jets took Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in a high-scoring affair, winning 7-6 on Sunday night. Captain Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each scored twice for the Jets, while Mark Scheifele added a goal and two assists. Josh Morrissey and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored for Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves for the Jets, who are now on a nine-game win streak.
The Avalanche were led by Nathan MacKinnon, who had a goal and an assist. Cale Makar also scored for Colorado. Darcy Kuemper made 34 saves in the loss.
The two teams traded goals throughout the game, with the Jets taking a 3-2 lead after the first period and a 5-3 lead after the second period. The Avalanche came back to tie the game in the third period, but the Jets scored two more goals to secure the win.
The win gives the Jets a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Jets have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since the trade deadline, going 9-1-0 in their last 10 games. They were the second seed in the Central Division during the regular season, and they are now looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup champions, and they are looking to become the first team to repeat as champions since the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017. They were the third seed in the Central Division during the regular season, and they are now looking to bounce back from their Game 1 loss.
