Connor Finds the Twine Late, but Jets Fall in Tampa

Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg and still went home with a loss. The Jets fell 6-4 to the Lightning in Tampa, and Connor finished minus 2.

He played 19:09 over 23 shifts, sixth among the team's 18 skaters and second among Winnipeg's 12 forwards. He put 3 shots on goal. His goal came at even strength at 17:12 of the third period, in regulation. He had no power-play points, no hits and no blocked shots. He also gave the puck away once.

It fits a season in which he already has 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games. His 18.18 shooting percentage shows how often his shots have been going in, and tonight added to that total.

For Winnipeg, now 4-5-3 and holding the sixth wild-card spot, the loss extends a losing streak to three games. Connor's line was good. The result was not.