Scheifele Scores as the Jets Beat the Blackhawks 4–2 in Sorensen’s First Game

Scheifele Scores as the Jets Beat the Blackhawks 4–2 in Sorensen’s First Game
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) celebrate with teammates the team's 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photo
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CHICAGO—Mark Scheifele snapped a third-period tie and Kyle Connor had two assists, helping the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 4–2 on Saturday in the first game for interim Blackhawks coach Anders Sorensen.

Mason Appleton had a goal and an assist as the Jets picked up their second straight win after a four-game losing streak. Nino Niederreiter and Gabriel Vilardi also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 12 saves.