Significant win for Jets over Blackhawks in top-of-the-standings clash

Two top teams squared off Saturday, with the home team the Winnipeg Jets winning against the fourth-placed Chicago Blackhawks 4-0.

The first period was scoreless, and midway through the second period, the Jets took the lead when Josh Morrissey opened the scoring assisted by Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Adam Lowry then tallied a goal late, making the score 2-0. Dylan DeMelo and Brenden Dillon assisted.

Late, Pierre-Luc Dubois scored a goal, assisted by Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey, making the score 3-0.

The Jets made it 4-0 when Nate Schmidt beat the goalie, assisted by Cole Perfetti early into the third period. The 4-0 goal was the last one of the game.

Winnipeg improves to 7–3–1, while Chicago drops to 5–5–2.

Chicago are now in fourth place, while Winnipeg is in second place.

Next games:

The Blackhawks play against Los Angeles on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bell MTS Place. The Jets will face Dallas on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena.