Winnipeg Jets Defeat Montreal Canadiens 4-1, Extend Winning Streak to Four

The Winnipeg Jets secured a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, extending their win streak to four games. After a sluggish start, the Jets rallied in the second period, with Mark Scheifele scoring the go-ahead goal and Kyle Connor netting two goals, including one just before the period ended. Despite the Canadiens initially controlling the game and opening the scoring with Juraj Slafkovsky's goal, the Jets flipped the momentum, outshooting Montreal and dominating play in the second frame. Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves for the Jets, while Sam Montembeault stopped 20 shots for the Canadiens, who have now lost three consecutive games. This loss leaves the Canadiens struggling in the Eastern wild-card race, as they failed to build on their recent performances. Scheifele's goal evoked mixed reactions from the Montreal crowd, many of whom still remember his controversial hit on Jake Evans during the 2021 playoffs.