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Jets collapse at home, setting an NHL record for consecutive one-goal losses as their historic skid continues.
Mark Scheifele scored two goals, Vladislav Namestnikov and Jonathan Toews both ended lengthy goal-scoring droughts, and the Winnipeg Jets ended their 11-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
After sustaining a major injury on Tuesday, Winnipeg Jets defenseman was discharged from the hospital and has been able to return home, receiving prop.
In December, the Jets are 2-7-4, which is the second-worst record over that span. Their 45.8% expected goals share at five-on-five in those 13 games ranks 27th. According to MoneyPuck, the Jets' playoff chances have tumbled to 23.1%. Winnipeg is reeling, and it needs to find answers very quickly in 2026.
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4 Trade Destinations for Jets’ Luke Schenn
As the Winnipeg Jets continue to search for answers in what has become a difficult and frustrating season, change is no longer just a quiet possibility — it’s becoming inevitable.
The New Jersey Devils travel north to face the Winnipeg Jets in a Sunday matinee that features two teams heading in very different directions. While New Jersey looks to halt a tough losing skid, Winnipeg aims to build on a massive morale-boosting victory.
The Winnipeg Jets dropped their 11th straight game on Thursday, with tensions around the team reaching a season-high. Players, management, and most importantly fans are frustrated with the direction of the team, which has struggled to hold leads, generate depth scoring, and find consistency.
From league leaders to last place, the Jets’ collapse has been swift, stunning and deeply revealing The Winnipeg Jets did not slowly fade away. They fell.