SAN JOSE, CA – The Winnipeg Jets are off to a solid start in their attempt to end their road losing streak.
The Jets, who have lost six straight and 11 of last 12 on the road, lead the San Jose Sharks 1-0 after the first period in front of 17,562 at the SAP Center.
The lone goal was a highlight-of-the-night candidate, as Blake Wheeler fed Drew Stafford with a spectacular pass – shorthanded, no less – for the game’s opening marker. It was the Jets seventh short-handed goal of the season.
Connor Hellebuyck is in the Jets net, making his 11th start in the last 13 games.