NHL

Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets

Dec 11, 2024, 1:00 AM · National Hockey League
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Mark Scheifele scores twice to lift the Jets over the Bruins 8-1

Nikita Chibrikov, Mason Appleton, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor and Vladislav Namestnikov scored the other Winnipeg goals.

Scheifele now has a 13-game point streak at home, totaling 20 points in that stretch.

David Pastrnak replied for the Bruins, who had a four-game winning streak snapped.

Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for Winnipeg. Jeremy Swayman stopped 27 shots for Boston.

Scheifele scored his second goal of the game, one-timing a perfect setup from Josh Morrissey on a second-period power play, increasing the Winnipeg lead to 3-0.

Namestnikov opened the scoring in the first period with Boston defenseman Brandon Carlo off for four minutes after clipping Kyle Connor with a high stick. With an assist on the goal, Neal Pionk reached the 200-point mark since joining the Jets in a trade with the New York Rangers.

Takeaways Bruins: Boston was on their heels after the Jets scored on the power play in the first period, but came to life in the second, scoring their first goal and missing a number of chances. Then they fell apart in the third.

Jets: Winnipeg seemed sparked by the energy displayed by call-up Chibrikov. He drew an early penalty, started the play that led to Winnipeg’s first goal, then assisted on Iafallo’s power-play goal. Then, Scheifele took over, converting two great passes, and dominating play whenever he was on the ice.

Key moment Connor scored on a setup from Scheifele 1:15 into the third period giving Winnipeg a 4-1 lead and deflating the Bruins.

Key stat The Jets scored three power-play goals.

Up next The Bruins visit the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. The Jets host the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

WPG leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 12:09 Vladislav Namestnikov Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Nino Niederreiter (7), Neal Pionk (19)
Goal 1st Period 18:01 Mark Scheifele Goal (15) Snap Shot, assists: Kyle Connor (19), Gabriel Vilardi (10)
Goal 2nd Period 7:02 Mark Scheifele Goal (16) Snap Shot, assists: Josh Morrissey (25)
Goal 2nd Period 9:13 David Pastrnak Goal (10) Slap Shot, assists: Charlie McAvoy (6), Brad Marchand (11)
Goal 3rd Period 1:15 Kyle Connor Goal (16) Snap Shot, assists: Mark Scheifele (18)
Goal 3rd Period 5:33 Gabriel Vilardi Goal (12) Wrist Shot, assists: Kyle Connor (20)
Goal 3rd Period 7:19 Alex Iafallo Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Neal Pionk (20), Nikita Chibrikov (1)
Goal 3rd Period 16:16 Mason Appleton Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Haydn Fleury (6), Adam Lowry (11)
Goal 3rd Period 16:26 Nikita Chibrikov Goal (1) Slap Shot, assists: Cole Perfetti (12)

Statistics

BOS WPG
8 Blocked Shots 16
56 Hits 35
4 Takeaways 4
24 Shots 35
1 Power Play Goals 3
2 Power Play Opportunities 6
50.0 Power Play Percentage 50.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
35 Faceoffs Won 32
52.2 Faceoff Win Percent 47.8
22 Giveaways 24
9 Total Penalties 6
37 Penalty Minutes 29
Winnipeg Jets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Luke Schenn, D Day-To-Day Apr 3
Rasmus Kupari, C Day-To-Day Apr 2
Gabriel Vilardi, C Out Mar 24
Neal Pionk, D Out Mar 14
Boston Bruins Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Mark Kastelic, C Out Apr 1
Charlie McAvoy, D Injured Reserve Mar 31

Game Information

Canada Life Centre
1:00 AM, Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Attendance: 12,921 | Capacity:

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Toronto 46 25 96 4
Tampa Bay 44 25 93 5
Florida 44 27 92 4
Ottawa 39 29 84 6
Montreal 35 30 79 9
Detroit 34 33 75 7
Buffalo 32 36 70 6
Boston 30 36 69 9

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 51 20 106 4
Dallas 49 21 102 4
Colorado 46 26 96 4
Minnesota 41 28 89 7
St. Louis 41 28 89 7
Utah 34 29 80 12
Nashville 27 40 62 8
Chicago 21 44 52 10
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