Connor’s late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener [Video]

Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele go together like laces and hockey skates.

The Jets’ top-line duo each had a goal and two assists to boost Winnipeg to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Saturday’s Game 1 opening-round playoff match.

Scheifele threaded a pass to set up Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period, a goal that snapped a 3-3 tie. Captain Adam Lowry added an empty-netter with 53 seconds left to seal the victory.

Scheifele became the Jets/Thrashers’ all-time franchise leader in playoff points with 41.

“To do it in front of the fans tonight was pretty special,” said the Kitchener, Ont., centre. “That was a fun game to be a part of, just had a fun time.”

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