TAMPA — The Winnipeg Jets appear to be a team that is going nowhere fast. And now, after suffering seven straight losses — the last two in rather embarrassing fashion — some difficult questions must be asked.
The Winnipeg Jets extended their losing skid to seven games after suffering a 6-4 defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Despite head coach Scott Arniel splitting up top offensive stars Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, Winnipeg imploded in the second period by conceding four goals. The loss dropped the Jets' record to 4-6-3 on the season.
Winnipeg mounted a third-period comeback effort with goals from Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, and Connor, but an empty-net goal ultimately sealed Tampa Bay's win. Starting goaltender Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals on 21 shots, paving the way for Nico Daws to make his Jets debut in relief.
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