Haydn Fleury made an unforgettable impactful in an intense and closely contested matchup, scoring his first goal since November in helping lead Winnipeg Jets to an unforgettable 3-2 win against St Louis Blues. Additionally, Fleury contributed with an assist to help his team take home victory with ease.
Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele each scored 31st goals of the year to highlight Winnipeg Jets’ strong scoring ability, while Eric Comrie turned in another stellar performance with 29 saves en route to earning 11 wins – currently making him one of five Jets goalies with unbroken winning streaks!
Fleury got the Jets off to a quick start by scoring just 2:31 into the first period. This goal was especially significant for the defenseman, who had been without a goal for 64 games since joining Winnipeg as a free agent in July 2024. His previous goal came on December 19, 2023, while playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In addition to scoring, Fleury recorded his first assist of the season, signaling a promising return to form.
The Blues, coming off a seven-game points streak, saw Dalibor Dvorsky and Dylan Holloway score, but their efforts fell short. Goalie Jordan Binnington faced 16 shots and managed to keep the game close, though ultimately the Blues could not overcome the Jets’ lead.
As the game continued, Kyle Connor celebrated his 33rd birthday by scoring during a delayed penalty at 8:07 remaining, masterfully passing it past Binnington to extend Winnipeg’s lead from 3-1 to 4-2. Although Holloway scored late with 51 seconds remaining to narrow their deficit back down to 3-2, Winnipeg maintained their edge and held on for victory.
Coming up next, the Blues will face Calgary Flames while the Jets host Nashville Predators as both squads look to build momentum going forward.