Offensive outburst helps Jets defeat Red Wings 6-2

Ken Wiebe and Sean Reynolds of Sportsnet dive into the details of the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night, snapping a two-game slide as they improved to 42-31-3 on the season. The Jets got contributions throughout the lineup, as both Blake Wheeler (21 games) and Mark Scheifele ended goal-scoring droughts and Dylan DeMelo (one goal, one assist), Nikolaj Ehlers (one goal, one assist), Kyle Connor (one goal, one assist), Nino Niederreiter (one goal, one assist), Vladislav Namestnikov (two assists) Mason Appleton (two assists) and Wheeler (one goal, one assist) all had multipoint outings. Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves in what was his 59th start of the season. The Jets continue a five-game homestand on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils.