‘Amazing accomplishment’ – Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Jets' Season Finale

The Winnipeg Jets ended their regular season with a 2-1 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks, marking their best regular season ever. Mark Scheifele scored the winning goal.

Awards and Records

The Jets earned several accolades: Connor Hellebuyck won the William Jennings Trophy, and the team set a new franchise record for points with 116.

• Hellebuyck also leads the league in wins, shutouts, and goals-against average, potentially winning a third Vezina Trophy and even the Hart Trophy.
• The Jets' strong defensive performance, emphasized through team-building exercises, contributed significantly to their success.

Playoff Bound

Despite some close calls with injuries, the Jets finished the regular season healthy and ready for the playoffs. Their first-round series against the St. Louis Blues begins Saturday. The team is eager for the playoffs, expressing that the Stanley Cup is their ultimate goal.

Other Key Details

• The team had eight consecutive sellouts, indicating high fan engagement.
• Team awards were presented before the game, including the Dan Snyder Memorial Award to Alex Iafallo and the Community Service Award to Josh Morrissey.
• The Jets' power play was unsuccessful, and there were some healthy scratches due to injuries.