Connor scores two, Jets hand reeling Blackhawks eighth straight loss
WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor wasn’t too disappointed he missed out on getting his first career hat trick.
The Jets’ third-year forward scored twice as Winnipeg defeated Chicago 6-3 on Tuesday and handed the Blackhawks their eighth straight loss.
Connor’s hat-trick bid was thwarted late in the second period when Chicago netminder Cam Ward made an arcing glove grab. He had other opportunities, too.
“Yeah, that was tough,” Connor said of missing out on a trio of goals. “But played a good game, full team effort from top to bottom.”