Haydn Fleury Ends Goal Drought in Jets’ 3-2 Win Over Blues

In a thrilling matchup, Haydn Fleury broke a two-year goal drought, scoring his first of the season and adding an assist as the Winnipeg Jets narrowly defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2. The Jets showcased their offensive prowess with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele each netting their 31st goals of the season, contributing to a hard-fought victory on Sunday.

Eric Comrie, in his career-high 21st start of the season, turned aside 29 shots, achieving a personal-best 11 wins. This victory marked Comrie’s fifth consecutive win, the longest streak for a Jets goaltender this season, surpassing starter Connor Hellebuyck’s four-game run from earlier in the season.

Fleury set the tone early, giving Winnipeg a 1-0 lead just 2:31 into the first period, scoring his first goal in 64 games since joining the Jets as a free agent in July 2024. His last goal was recorded on December 19, 2023, while he played for Tampa Bay. Additionally, Fleury’s assist on the night marked his first of the season, having played in 25 games thus far.

The Blues, who experienced their first regulation loss in March, saw goals from Dalibor Dvorsky and Dylan Holloway but could not overcome the Jets’ lead. Jordan Binnington was busy in net, stopping 13 shots as St. Louis snapped a seven-game points streak with a record of 6-1-1.

In other action, the Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-4, with Drake Batherson scoring twice, including the game-winner. Ottawa’s win was secured late in the third period, as Batherson redirected an Artem Zub shot to break a tie. The Senators improved their record to 34-23-9, while the Sharks struggled to find their rhythm.

Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks edged the Montreal Canadiens 4-3, with Cutter Gauthier scoring the decisive goal late in the game. Leo Carlsson had a standout performance with two goals and an assist, helping the Ducks reclaim the Pacific Division lead.

The Toronto Maple Leafs held off the Minnesota Wild, securing a 4-2 victory led by Bo Groulx’s two goals. The Leafs are adapting to life without captain Auston Matthews, who is sidelined for the season, but continue to find ways to win.

In Edmonton, Connor McDavid’s three assists propelled the Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, although they had to contend with an injury to Leon Draisaitl during the game. The Oilers maintain a strong record against Nashville, extending their dominance to 16-1-3 over the last 20 matchups.

Lastly, the Seattle Kraken moved into the second wild-card spot in the West after a convincing 6-2 win against the Florida Panthers. Bobby McMann, fresh off a trade from Toronto, contributed with a power-play goal and an assist, marking a strong start to his time with the Kraken.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.