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Connor scores in OT to lead Jets to 4-3 win over Oilers, who lost McDavid and Skinner to injuries

Winnipeg Jets players celebrate the win over the Edmonton Oilers during overtime NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kyle Connor scored 1:13 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, who lost Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner to injuries Thursday night.

Cole Perfetti, Josh Morrissey and Brandon Tanev also scored for the Jets, who have won four of their last five. Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves.

Jeff Skinner had a pair of goals and Zach Hyman also scored for the Oilers, whose three-game winning streak was snapped.