Ehlers' Hat Trick Powers Winnipeg Jets to Victory Over Blue Jackets, Extending Road Winning Streak

Friday, November 1st, 2024

Nikolaj Ehlers achieved a hat-trick, propelling the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Contributions to the Jets' attack came from Mason Appleton, Gabriel Vilardi, Josh Morrissey, and Ehlers, with Eric Comrie making 20 saves.

On the side of the Blue Jackets, goals were provided by Sean Kuraly and Sean Monahan, with Elvis Merzlikins making 37 saves.

The Jets controlled the match, consistently outshooting the Blue Jackets in each period and maintaining a dominant 21-shot lead.

A pivotal moment occurred when Ehlers netted his third goal of the evening, shortly after Monahan had reduced the Jets' lead to one, reestablishing the team's comfortable lead and marking the turning point.

Winnipeg's power-play showed continued strength by achieving a goal with the man advantage for the fourth game in a row.

The Jets are set to play against Tampa Bay on Sunday, while the Blue Jackets will travel to Washington on Saturday.

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