Mark Scheifele led the way with a pair of goals and an assist, while Blake Wheeler had a goal and two assists, giving him 900 career points, as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 Saturday night.
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk reacts to a stick check from Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. After a 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night it's easy to see why the Winnipeg Jets are one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
Josh Norris scored the lone goal for the Senators , who continue to struggle defensively. Anton Forsberg made 25 saves. The Senators were coming off a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday, while the Jets were waiting for them in Ottawa."Where we were in the standings we were looking like we were going in the right direction," said Ottawa forward Claude Giroux, who was clearly frustrated. "In Pittsburgh, obviously we didn't play well and tonight, back-to-back, whether you have legs or not it doesn't matter you've got to play your best.
Leading 3-1 to start the third the Jets seemed in full control as Ottawa looked uninspired for stretches.
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