The Winnipeg Jets began a difficult road trip with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, hoping to end an extended losing streak and re-right the ship. In order to assist in that goal, head coach Scott Arniel…
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 on Thursday night. Winnipeg attempted to spark their offense by splitting up Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor. Despite an early equalizer by Jets defenseman Neal Pionk in the first period, the Lightning took control by scoring four goals in the final ten minutes of the second period to pull away.
Winnipeg rallied with three goals in the third period, but an empty-net goal by Tampa Bay ended their comeback hopes. Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner struggled under heavy pressure before Nico Daws took over in net for the third period. Head coach Scott Arniel expressed disappointment following the loss as Winnipeg's road trip continued.
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