NHL: Jets blame loss to Blue Jackets on turnovers [Video]

WINNIPEG –

Mistakes and seeking the perfect play proved costly for the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.

Kent Johnson scored a pair of third-period goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets snap a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.

“I think we had some offensive-zone shifts where you’re almost looking for the perfect play and by that time, they’re able to collapse and take away the middle of the ice,” said winger Kyle Connor, who scored Winnipeg’s lone goal.

“I think being quicker to get pucks to the net and creating that chaos, and those seam plays and everything else will come from that.”

The Jets (20-9-0) had a two-game win streak halted, which had followed a four-game losing streak.

After a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues last week — Winnipeg’s fourth in a row — head coach Scott Arniel talked about the team having opportunities to …