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Kyle Connor Makes History for the Winnipeg Jets During Game 2 vs the Blues


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April 22, 2025  (6:32 PM)
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Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor celebrating a goal during a home game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.
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Last night, the Winnipeg Jets took a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with forward Kyle Connor setting an impressive franchise record.

The Winnipeg Jets overcame a determined St. Louis Blues group to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first round series.
The game began with Mark Scheifele starting the scoring and setting the tone for the Winnipeg Jets.
The Blues would come storming back and even things up with a strong tally from rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud.
The two teams would be then locked in a stalemate well into the third period of the game with both teams looking for the decisive third goal of the game to tip the scales.
The crucial tally would come from Jets forward Kyle Connor in the third period.
In such a defensive game dominated by goaltenders Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington the goal from Connor would be all that the Jets would need to pull out the victory.
In the process of leading of his team to a win Kyle Connor set a new impressive franchise record along the way.

Kyle Connor Sets A Franchise Record In Game 2 Win Over The Blues

After the game, it came to the attention of many around the NHL that Connor's goal was more than just a typical game winner but has now etched his name in Winnipeg Jets and Atlanta Thrashers franchise history.
Connor has now scored the most playoff game winning goals in franchise history passing Paul Stastny.
In addition to this impressive feat Connor also becomes the first player in franchise history to score game winners in back to back Stanley Cup Playoff games as well.
On top of this, Connor is the first player in 20 years to accomplish this impressive feat for any team at all.
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