Jets Defeat Maple Leafs 5-2 in Toronto

The Winnipeg Jets delivered a convincing 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, highlighted by Mark Scheifele's hat trick and contributions from Kyle Connor, who scored twice and assisted on two goals. Winnipeg's defenseman Josh Morrissey also stood out with two assists, while Gabriel Vilardi added three assists, helping the Jets improve their record to 25-10-1 and maintain their lead in the NHL. The Maple Leafs, playing without captain Auston Matthews due to injury, suffered their second consecutive loss, even as John Tavares scored twice to reach 200 goals with the franchise. Notably, the Jets capitalized on their power plays, with Connor opening the scoring and Scheifele extending the lead early in the second period. Toronto managed to cut the deficit with Tavares's goals, but Scheifele sealed the win with an empty-net goal. This match marked the Jets' first win against the Maple Leafs in seven encounters dating back to last season.