Connor and Jets defeat Blue Jackets, move closer in Western wild-card race.

Kyle Connor scored twice, including the third-period go-ahead goal, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 at Nationwide Arena. The win moved Winnipeg one point behind three teams for the Western Conference's second wild-card spot.

Kyle Connor scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Connor's second goal came at 10:58 of the third period on a wrist shot from the slot after a Mark Scheifele takeaway and provided the go-ahead score. Scheifele assisted both Connor goals and Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 15 saves. The victory left Winnipeg one point behind the San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings for the Western Conference's second wild-card spot. Key details: - Final score was 2-1 in favor of the Winnipeg Jets at Nationwide Arena. - Kyle Connor scored both goals for Winnipeg and Mark Scheifele had assists on both. - Connor Hellebuyck made 15 saves for the Jets, who have won five of seven. - Ivan Provorov scored for Columbus and goaltender Jet Greaves made 23 saves as the Blue Jackets lost their sixth straight game. - Columbus went 25:56 without a shot on goal during the game and was outshot 9-3 in the second period. Summary: The result tightened the Western wild-card race as Winnipeg moved within a point of the teams ahead of them, while Columbus's losing streak continued and left them tied with other clubs in the Eastern wild-card race. Undetermined at this time.