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The Jets have won three in a row and four of
five (4-0-1), while Chicago lost its third straight game (0-1-2)
in the opener of a five-game road trip through western Canada.
Winnipeg erased a 2-0 deficit after one period behind a
four-goal third period and a steady Hellebuyck, who is 3-0-1 in
his past four starts, allowing two goals in each. He also had a
secondary assist against Chicago.
Copp scored the game-winner in tight quarters, lifting a shot
over the shoulder of Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford on an
assist from Jack Roslovic and Josh Morrissey.
Winnipeg capped the scoring with empty-net goals from Patrik
Laine and Kyle Connor in the final 1:23. Connor finished with
two goals and one assist, while Laine and Scheifele had two
points apiece.
Special teams struggles proved costly for Chicago, which went
0-for-3 on the power play.
Chicago exposed a Winnipeg coverage breakdown just 15 seconds in
the contest. Situated in the slot, Dominik Kubalik buried a pass
from Drake Caggiula to make it 1-0 early.
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a Winnipeg native, also
earned an assist on the goal for his 800th career NHL point.
Toews had been held in check entering play Sunday, going
pointless in four games on the heels of a six-game stretch in
which he tallied four goals and nine assists.
Toews had a chance at a breakaway goal later in the period, but
Hellebuyck turned Toews aside.
Brandon Saad put Chicago ahead 2-0 at 10:58 of the first period,
as quick puck movement from Patrick Kane and Nick Seeler set up
another Blackhawks goal. Seeler, claimed off waivers from the
Minnesota Wild earlier in the week, notched an assist in his
first game with Chicago.
Connor brought the Jets to within 2-1 with a short-handed goal
at 3:44 of the second period. With the Jets killing a tripping
penalty against defenseman Sami Niku, consistent pressure helped
Winnipeg gain possession. Connor hustled to corral a backhand
saucer pass from Copp and elevated the shot past Crawford for
his club-leading 27th goal of the season.
Blake Wheeler tied the game with a power-play goal at 9:04 of
the third period, the first of four Jets goals in the final 20
minutes.
Winnipeg is 2-0 on a six-game homestand that is set to continue
on Tuesday against the New York Rangers.
The Blackhawks and Jets have split their first four meetings
this season. The teams are set to meet Feb. 16 in Winnipeg to
conclude the season series -- and Chicago's road trip.
--Field Level Media
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