Watch: Connor's OT winner helps Jets set franchise wins record
SNIPED IT! @KyleConnor18 with an incredible shot to score the @EASPORTSNHL overtime winning goal! #GoJetsGo #LAKvsWPG pic.twitter.com/q3Zkp4qREQ
- Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) March 21, 2018
The Winnipeg Jets set a new franchise benchmark thanks in large part to forward Kyle Connor.
The 21-year-old scored the team's two goals, including the overtime winner just 1:37 into the extra period Tuesday night. The end result was a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings which set a franchise record for wins in a season with their 44th of the year.
That was one for the books!#NHLJets establish franchise record for most wins in a season with tonight's W! pic.twitter.com/z7VjxvJzlr
- Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) March 21, 2018
The Jets beat the previous mark of 43 set by the 2014-15 club, and by the then-Atlanta Thrashers who also tallied 43 wins during the 2006-07 season.
With nine games remaining on the schedule, the Jets will have the opportunity to pad their franchise mark before the season's out.
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